Thunder Bay is joining other Ontario cities in rethinking street design.  We are making it easier and safer for people to walk and bike to where they need to go. What is a walkable city? The benefits of a walkable city Let's build a more walkable Thunder Bay!   What is a walkable city? A walkable city has more than sidewalks!  It has: “Complete streets” with crosswalks, slower traffic, bus stops, bike racks, good lighting, greenery and sidewalks Trees, shade, places to sit and public art Connections between streets, trails, sidewalks and walkways Shops and services built close to where people live Back to top   Walkable cities are the best places to live, work, play and do business! There are many benefits to a walkable Thunder Bay.    Neighbourhoods are safer because more people walking means more “eyes on the street.” Our city is inclusive and accessible for all. Neighbours get to know each other better. The city is more attractive to new businesses, tourists and residents. People are safer from traffic. People are more active, healthier and happier. Fewer cars mean cleaner air and less noise. Residential property values increase. Business thrives on walkable streets in downtown areas.  Back to top   Let’s build a more walkable Thunder Bay! Think about the places you walk. What makes some streets great places to walk? What’s needed on other streets to make them safer and more enjoyable? Here's how you can get involved: Help advocate for more complete streets. Take a walk and rate our city streets using the Walk-Friendly Checklist. Download a PDF of the checklist. Then, enter your opinions online! Enter by June 30, 2013 and you could win an iPod Nano! Take part in city planning consultations. Talk it up with people you know. Let city councillors and other decision makers know you support walkable community design. Join the Active Transportation Thunder Bay Facebook page at facebook.com/ATThunderbay. Support the efforts of Thunder Bay’s Walkability committee. Cities built for cars get more people driving. Cities built for pedestrians and cyclists get more people walking and cycling. Back to top

Help advocate for more complete streets! Download the Walkability Checklist. Then, enter your opinions online! Enter by June 30, 2013 and you could win an iPod Nano!