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CALIFORNIA BUSINESS MINUTE
Best Cities for Walking
01-24-11
Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.
San Francisco is ranked the best and is joined by 5 other cities from the Golden
State for the “Best Cities for Walking in the Nation.” According to the American
Podiatric Medical Association and Sperling’s Best Places.
BEST CITIES FOR WALKING
1. San Francisco
2. Boston
3. New York
4. Philadelphia
5. Chicago
6. Washington DC
7. Seattle
8. Honolulu
9. Portland, OR
10. Oakland
11. Minneapolis
12. San Diego
13. Los Angeles
14. Milwaukie
15. Baltimore
16. Rochester
17. Santa Ana
18. San Jose
19. Denver
20. New Orleans
The study ranked San Francisco #1 because it claims the city has 12 agencies that
devote time to walking issues. Oakland received high marks because it converted
a parking lot into a town square, linking its shopping district to public transit.
San Diego made the list due to a variety of pedestrian oriented infrastructure
improvements. Los Angeles made the list because the Augustus F. Hawkins Natural
Park offers lush vegetation and paths for strolling on 8.5 acres right in the heart
of the city. Santa Ana made the list because of its partnership with the Historical
Society to offer 3-hour walking tours of the city's cultural downtown. San Jose
made the list because it has more hiking and walking trails than any of the cities
reviewed.
I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.
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