Walkability and Bikeability Mapping Project

The purpose of the Walkability/Bikeability Mapping project is to systematically collect location-based data of barriers for walkers and cyclists on routes within a two-mile radius of all schools and parks in the City of Kingston School District.  The data is being collected by volunteers who are trained in data collection methods and GPS use.  Volunteers collect information regarding the quality or existence of infrastructure such as sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, crosswalk signals, etc. as well as environmental barriers such as dangerous drivers, unleashed or unpenned dogs, trash, or polluted air.

The data is being processed by a technical GIS Community Mapping Team consisting of adults and youth.  The Mapping Team will make maps for each 2-mile “Walking Shed” around schools and parks.  The maps will suggest the current best routes to schools and parks and identify barriers that need to be fixed.  Municipalities will be able to use the maps to identify priority infrastructure projects for design.  The ultimate goal of this mapping project is to assist municipalities in applying for non-motorized transport funding from state, federal, or foundation resources. 

Join the Walkability/Bikeability Project. This hands on project will allow youth (teens) to address a critical community need in mapping how safe our streets are for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Download the Flyer recruiting youth!

Also, The Walkability/Bikeability Mapping team have created two maps, showing feedback received at our Paint the Picture event in May of 2010. These maps will help us in the future as we build on Kingstons infrastructure to make it more friendly to walkers and bikers!

Desired Bike Lanes

Desired Active Living/Healthy Eating Improvements