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Yes, many people did ask for this. Survey after survey the responses indicate that people want safer walking and cycling conditions. Walking is the NUMBER ONE form of exercise, hands down (or really feet down) above any others.

Separate from what people are asking for, the deaths from traffic incidents involving people who are walking and cycling is going up in the US. Meanwhile in every other developed country the death rates are going down.

On a more positive note, walking in your neighborhood is the way we get to know each other. You cannot say hello or get to know your neighbor through a windshield.

Walking is good for our physical and mental health. The streets in our city should be safe and welcoming for walking and cycling.

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