Through the Neighborhood Walkability Assessment Program, LSA engages residents in thinking and learning about walkability while helping them identify the challenges that discourage walking and the assets that encourage walking in their neighborhoods. The assessments give residents the opportunity to share their personal experiences of their neighborhood streets from a pedestrian perspective and initiate a conversation about neighborhood priorities regarding possible future improvements to the walking environment. 

Program Goals 

• Engage residents in identifying their neighborhoods’ walkability assets and challenges. 

• Identify and prioritize walkability improvements needed in neighborhoods based on resident input. 

• Promote walking. 

• Highlight the importance of creating safe, comfortable, accessible, and enjoyable places to walk throughout the region

• Document walkability needs and challenges across the greater Tucson region. 

• Work with elected and appointed officials to incorporate assessment findings into future transportation-related projects. 

Each Neighborhood Walkability Assessment consists of two main components: Walkability Workshop, Neighborhood Walk & Talk, and an optional Walkability Audit.