Do you like to walk on your travels and know the place you are visiting on foot? These cities make walking easier with paths, walkways, less chance of rain and safety.
It is well known that to get a better sense of a place we visit, the best way is to walk it. So we better enjoy the atmosphere, the smells, the architecture, the world and at the same time discover some lesser known little spots along the way. And despite the amazing public transport networks that many cities have, others also have the advantage of having much better locations for walking. It is also worth noting that there are 1.475 billion vehicles and about 8.1 billion people in the world, with about 182 cars for every 100,000 people. This means that there is a significant percentage of people in the world who cannot drive or do not have access to a car.
Taking the above into account, the experts at Compare the Market AU analyzed various factors to see which cities in the world are the most walkable, looking at the number of walking paths, how often it rains and how safe they are. In addition, they looked at public transport systems and cycling options, both of which are vital alternatives when one does not have a car, analyzing the cost of public transport and car-free places.
Based on the study the Munich (5,297) took first place, thanks to its pedestrian-friendly city centre, high levels of safety and 1.4 million kilometers of amazing cycle paths. It follows Milan (4,934), which has an even more impressive 1.9 million kilometers of cycle paths, with 80% of the population within one kilometer of health and education services and the Warsaw (4,902), where 74% of the population lives within 1 km of a car-free area. The Polish metropolis sits on the Vistula River, with a total of 3.1 million inhabitants, but despite its size, its center is walkable, with plenty to see along the way.
In the European ranking, of the 20 cities on the list, Athens ranks 18th, Thessaloniki 19th and Patras 20th.
These are the ten most walkable cities in the world according to global rankings.
Munich
Milan
Warsaw
Helsinki
Paris
Tokyo
Madrid
Oslo
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
Known for its vibrant social scene and beautiful canals, where people walk alongside, Amsterdam completes the top ten with a score of 4,538 out of 8. With the third longest distance of cycle paths in the world (1,090,608 km), Amsterdam offers a excellent infrastructure for locals and tourists to explore the city.
Europe dominated the list with other cities in the top ten including Helsinki (4,840), Paris (4,776) and Madrid (4,740). However, Tokyo (4,761) was the first non-European city to make the list, in sixth place.
Compare the Market managing director, Stephen Zeller, states that access to health care and educational services as well as parks, cafes and libraries, has an impact on the housing market. “Considering transportation and amenities is a critical step in evaluating a potential home,” explains Zeller. “This means looking at public transport links and seeing how far your nearest stop is, what time and frequency they run – as well as identifying routes you feel safe walking. Keep in mind that more desirable areas will generally cost more, which means you may need a larger home loan than you originally budgeted for. Using a loan strength calculator and getting real estate reports can help with budgeting when it comes time to find a home to buy.”
To learn more about the survey, go here.
Methodology
This dataset ranks 53 locations based on how good they are for getting rid of the car. To do this, 8 different factors were used. After the data for the factors were collected, the factors were normalized to give each factor a score between 0 and 1. If no data were available, a score of 0 was given. The normalized values were then summed to give each site a total score of 8 .Locations were ranked from highest to lowest, based on their overall score.
The factors used are the following:
Distance of bike lanes – The total distance of all bike lanes listed on BikeMap.
Number of Hiking Trails – The number of hiking trails listed on AllTrails.
Safety Score – A numerical value representing the overall level of safety in each city.
Public Transport Ticket – The cost of a one-way public transport ticket in each city.
Public Transport Score – A rating based on transport density, efficiency and usage rate. Price in percentage format that compares performance with other cities.
Average monthly rainfall – The average monthly rainfall, in mm, for each city.
Car-free areas – The percentage of residents living within 100 meters of a car-free area such as a park.
People close to services – The proportion of residents living within 1 km walking distance of health and education services.
The factors were adjusted as follows:
Bike path distance – High values get a high score. Low prices get a low score.
Number of walking routes – High values receive a high score. Low values receive a low score.
Safety Score – High values get a high score. Low values receive a low score.
Public transport ticket – High prices get a low rating. Low prices get a high score.
Public transport rating – High prices get a high rating. Low values receive a low score.
Average monthly rainfall – High values receive a low score. Low prices get a high score.
Car Free Places – High prices get a high rating. Low values receive a low score.
People close to services – High prices get a high rating. Low values receive a low score.
All data is valid from 02/19/24. The ranking data displayed is a composite of multiple data sources and may not be representative of real life. All data is accurate relative to the sources provided.
Source: clickatlife.gr
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