Currently, most buildings and neighborhoods have CWI ratings of E (incomplete and largely unshaded sidewalks and paths) or D (complete but largely unshaded sidewalks and paths) to nearby services and activities. [...] If shadeway and pedway investments allow road, parking and vehicle costs to decline 5% to 20% they will more than repay costs investments and provide other economic, social and environmental benefits. [...] Figure 22 Shadeway and Pedway Value Flow Shadeway and Pedway Investments Shadeway and pedway investments can ↓ Better Walking Conditions improve walking conditions, which ↓ increases walking, and therefore More Walking Less Driving enjoyment and health. [...] They experience economics of scale – they become more effective and cost- effective are they expand and connect more people (potential customers and employees), businesses, and services, so property owners should be encouraged or required to connect and support to them. [...] Shadeway and pedway costs can be minimized if they are integrated into building and urban village planning and implemented in conjunction with parking reforms and transportation demand management strategies.
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