PBIC Recognizes Walk Friendly Communities

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The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has announced the its 2011 Walk Friendly Communities, and I'm pleased to see that my hometown of Seattle tops the list as the only city with a "Platinum" designation. The new program, sponsored by the PBIC, the Federal Highway Administration, and FedEx, recognizes communities that stand out in their commitment to pedestrian safety, access, and comfort. According to program manager Carl Sundstron, "The WFC designation recognizes communities that help set the bar in fostering and accommodating walking." Here's the full list of designees:

Platinum Level

• Seattle, Washington

Gold Level

• Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Arlington, Virginia
• Hoboken, New Jersey
• Santa Barbara, California

Silver Level

• Charlottesville, Virginia
• Decatur, Georgia

Bronze

• Austin, Texas
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Flagstaff, Arizona
• Wilsonville, Oregon

Don't see your community on the list? Online applications for next year's program are available May 1.