/tags/walkability walkability en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government/2024-07-17/deaths-on-arlington-roads-spiked-in-2023-the-citys-mix-of-plans-aims-to-make-roads-safer The number of traffic fatalities was up from 26 in 2022. Arlington city officials have enacted safety measures and are planning longer-term fixes. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government/2024-07-17/deaths-on-arlington-roads-spiked-in-2023-the-citys-mix-of-plans-aims-to-make-roads-safer Kailey Broussard /government/2024-03-04/plans-to-overhaul-arlingtons-outdated-lincoln-square-shopping-center-head-to-city-council Trademark Property Company will redevelop the Arlington shopping center known as Lincoln Square into a walkable, mixed-use development called "Anthem." Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT /government/2024-03-04/plans-to-overhaul-arlingtons-outdated-lincoln-square-shopping-center-head-to-city-council Kailey Broussard /news/2023-10-31/heres-where-txdot-is-funding-safer-bike-trails-and-walkways-across-north-texas The department announced a historic investment in bike trails and pedestrian walkways. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:53:12 GMT /news/2023-10-31/heres-where-txdot-is-funding-safer-bike-trails-and-walkways-across-north-texas Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2023-10-06/heres-what-advocates-in-dallas-are-doing-to-make-the-city-more-walkable A public-private partnership is working to build 50 miles of trail around the city, aiming to connect both recreationists and commuters to other parts of Dallas. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-10-06/heres-what-advocates-in-dallas-are-doing-to-make-the-city-more-walkable Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2023-06-13/forest-audelia-project-dallas-breaks-ground The intersection of Forest Lane and Audelia Road is known as a crime hotspot. City officials hope the Northeast Dallas project, to be completed by June 2024, changes that. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT /news/2023-06-13/forest-audelia-project-dallas-breaks-ground Pablo Arauz Peña /transportation/2023-04-12/dallas-leaders-want-to-study-the-impacts-of-tearing-down-i-345 Council members say the old highway next to Deep Ellum is reaching the end of its functional life. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /transportation/2023-04-12/dallas-leaders-want-to-study-the-impacts-of-tearing-down-i-345 Pablo Arauz Peña /health-wellness/2023-02-04/arlingtons-food-deserts-pedestrian-safety-take-center-stage-in-new-city-pilot-program A pilot program in Arlington will map walking routes, sidewalk conditions, healthy food and city services in areas where residents face higher obesity rates, lower income and so-called "food deserts." Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-02-04/arlingtons-food-deserts-pedestrian-safety-take-center-stage-in-new-city-pilot-program Kailey Broussard /2021-06-17/new-plan-calls-for-more-sidewalks-to-improve-walkability-in-dallas The 'Dallas Sidewalk Master Plan' seeks to improve walkability for pedestrians. The city council will decide whether or not to adopt it. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:36:02 GMT /2021-06-17/new-plan-calls-for-more-sidewalks-to-improve-walkability-in-dallas Alejandra Martinez /texas-news/2016-03-31/downtown-dallas-is-the-most-walkable-neighborhood-in-texas-according-to-a-study Five stories that have North Texas talking: Three Dallas neighborhoods are considered foot-friendly; Rick Perry endorsed Ted Cruz, but didn’t vote for… Thu, 31 Mar 2016 12:25:00 GMT /texas-news/2016-03-31/downtown-dallas-is-the-most-walkable-neighborhood-in-texas-according-to-a-study Molly Evans /news/2015-05-01/why-duplexes-and-townhomes-make-urban-areas-more-walkable Architects and planners from across the country have flown or driven to Dallas for the 23rd annual Congress for the New Urbanism. But they would have… Fri, 01 May 2015 12:05:00 GMT /news/2015-05-01/why-duplexes-and-townhomes-make-urban-areas-more-walkable Courtney Collins