Walking Audits
From our walk groups across Nova Scotia, we have learned many areas have limited walkability, making it challenging for people to walk around their community. We would like to contribute to changing that.
What is a walk audit?
A walking audit is a tool to measure the walkability of a community. In other words, how easy is it to get around by walking or using a mobility device. During a walk audit, participants take a walk or roll to observe things like sidewalks, crosswalks, lighting, speed limits and overall safety. It helps identify areas that need improvement for pedestrians. The goal is to make communities more walkable, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Pugwash Walking Audit, Sept 17, 2024
Why do a walk audit?
Walk audits help us understand the pedestrian experience in our communities. By identifying areas that need improvement, we can advocate for sidewalks, lowered speed limits, better crosswalks, improved lighting, and other enhancements. Walk audits empower us to create more walkable spaces for everyone.
Doing a walk audit is a great way for community members to engage with municipal staff and elected officials to discuss what is great about a particular walking route and what needs improvement.
Participating Communities
This project was funded by the Province of Nova Scotia Connect2 Program.
We would like to thank our partners and volunteers for helping with this project to implement a walk audit in their communities. After this pilot project, other communities in Nova Scotia will be able to use the walk audit tool in the future.
Join a Walking Audit
Thank you to our participating communities:
Pugwash, New Minas, Parrsboro, Barrington, Scotsburn, Cherry Brook,
Yarmouth, Iona, Ingonish, Greenville and North End Halifax.
