University of Oklahoma

A Walkable Oklahoma City

In this age of rising gasoline prices, rising pollution levels, rising obesity rates, and fears of global warming, many American cities are examining their �walkability� factor to determine if attention is needed in that area. �Walkability� is a term often used to describe the degree to which a city and its resources can be accessed on foot, without the need for an automobile. Advocates believe that improving the walkability of a community can result in public health benefits, environmental benefits, economic benefits and social benefits.
My research will look at the city of Oklahoma City from a walkability standpoint in an attempt to determine if the city should be more walkable, and if so, how the city might begin to address the issue.