Walk

Getting Started

Walking is a great way to get to and from work to a transit station, or as a way to de-stress during the lunch hour. It produces no negative impacts to the environment and has physical and mental health benefits! Walking allows you to appreciate your surroundings and get some exercise.

 On average, a person can walk 1 kilometre in 10 minutes at a brisk pace and in 15 minutes at a leisurely pace.

Tips for using sidewalks and crossings:

• Look all ways before crossing a road, even at one-way streets.
• Cross only at intersections and obey traffic signals.
• Make sure you are visible at night. Wear light coloured or reflective clothing.
• Minimize distractions by limiting use of mobile devices and watch where you walk. Make sure you can still hear emergency sirens and honking horns.

Be mindful when using multi-use trails:

• Pedestrians and cyclists and inline skaters must share the trail. Look at markings on the pavement to ensure you know where you can walk.
• Make sure you are visible at night. Wear light coloured or reflective clothing.
• If you use a mobile device or wear earbuds, make sure you can still hear bicycle bells or voices of riders as they announce their approach.