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 regarding 8.1 billion people in the world, with regarding 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.
With this in mind, 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 own a car, analyzing the cost of public transport and car-free places.
Based on the study 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, out of the 20 cities on the list, Athena ranks 18th, h Thessaloniki in the 19th and Patras in 20th place.
These are the ten most walkable cities in the world based on the world ranking.
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.
THE Europe dominated the list with other top ten cities such as Helsinki (4,840), the Paris (4.776) and h 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 says that access to health care and educational services, as well as parks, coffee shops 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.”
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Methodology
This data set 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:
- Bike Path Distance – The total distance of all bike paths listed on BikeMap.
- Number of Hiking Trails – The number of hiking trails listed on AllTrails.
- Safety Score – A numerical value that represents 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 comparing 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 1km 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 rating – High values receive a high rating. 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.
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