How to get America to Walk, 21 February 2012
US cities built in the 20th Century have long catered for a population that
prefers to take the car to shop, dine and work. But an ageing population and a
young professional workforce looking for an urban lifestyle have forced city
planners to reconsider the existing road and pavement infrastructure.
But how do you remake a city into a pedestrian dream, and how do you re-educate the public about its transportation choices?
The BBC's Franz Strasser went to Raleigh, North Carolina, where an unsanctioned street sign campaign called Walk Raleigh caught the attention of city officials and pedestrians alike
Watch the video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17107653
But how do you remake a city into a pedestrian dream, and how do you re-educate the public about its transportation choices?
The BBC's Franz Strasser went to Raleigh, North Carolina, where an unsanctioned street sign campaign called Walk Raleigh caught the attention of city officials and pedestrians alike
Watch the video:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17107653
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