All times are GMT The time now is PM. User Name. Remember Me. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with. Search Forums Advanced. Page 1 of 3. Location: NC 4, posts, read 4,, times Reputation: Very cool. Location: Raleigh 28 posts, read 85, times Reputation: Quote: Originally Posted by john I don't spend a lot of time in downtown, but I like the concept behind the signs. City-Data Forum Message. Cancel Changes. Walk Raleigh is intended to share how far it is to walk places in minutes by foot versus miles by car throughout Raleigh.
We have found that one of the greatest obstacles with walking in Raleigh is actually public perception, which we hope to positively influence through our Walk Raleigh wayfinding campaign. The signs are basic; they include an arrow, general destination, color, QR code and text stating how many minutes by foot it is to walk to said destination the destinations are made up of commercial areas, civic landmarks and public open space.
Since installation of the signs, Walk Raleigh has received attention from near and far for its simplicity and civic engagement. The wide range of media exposure generated many inquiries about adapting and producing this campaign elsewhere.
The signs are positioned on traffic light poles at 3 intersections that target 3 different demographics of Raleigh citizens — students next to the university , shoppers next to the only grocery store near downtown , workers in the heart of the central commercial district. The signs are large enough and simple enough to be read if walking as a pedestrian or sitting in a car at the stoplight. It is really not that far to walk to places in Raleigh. Due to gaps and voids in the downtown grid, perceived distances from district to district in downtown Raleigh can, many times, seem exaggerated and insurmountable.
These signs include simple information that positively influences the current perception about distance to and from places in Raleigh.
When the city took the signs down to do legality issues, citizens were appalled and spoke out. It really shouldn't be that way not in I agree with you. You still see people driving places they could easily walk to. I can't fault municipalities who haven't focused on walkability when their constituents weren't interested, and still aren't in large numbers. They have scarce dollars to work with, now more than ever. Increasing interest in walkability is a recent phenomena, but like you, I hope it continues to be more and more a factor in people's home buying decisions.
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