Stepping Toward Safer Streets: AARP’s Walkability Series

AARP Massachusetts is championing walkability with a series of virtual events. The webinars with WalkMassachusetts are designed to empower communities to create safer and more accessible streets for everyone. These sessions delve into the essentials of walk audits, advocacy strategies, and the link between walkable environments and community health, offering valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned advocates.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference. Register today to join AARP’s walkability events and help transform your community into a more walkable, vibrant, and healthier place for everyone.

The Walkability Advantage: Health & Community
Thursday October 9 at 11:30 AM | Online
Join us to explore how walk audits can be a powerful tool for improving community health through safer, more walkable neighborhoods..
We've teamed up with WalkMassachusetts to explore key tools and strategies communities can use to improve walkability by evaluating street safety, accessibility and the overall pedestrian experience. Walk audits are a powerful way to identify barriers to mobility, highlight areas for improvement and make the case for streets that are safer and more welcoming for everyone.
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• AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit: A comprehensive guide to conducting walk audits, available in both English and Spanish.
• Livability Library: Walkability: A collection of articles and resources on creating walkable communities.
• Walk Audits: Making Communities More Walkable: An overview of how walk audits can lead to safer, more accessible streets.

Past Webinars

Walkability: Tools and Strategies Held June 12
This session introduces the fundamentals of walk audits, offering practical tools to assess and improve street safety and accessibility. Participants will learn how to identify barriers to mobility and advocate for necessary changes in their communities