The barriers to pedestrian use of the Swedish Edmonds Hospital area are rooted in broad concerns about safety and a lack of stimulating infrastructure. Interviewees commented on pedestrian and bicyclist safety in relation to the high volume of traffic on 76th Avenue West, 220th Street SW, and Pacific Highway 99, citing them as the greatest determinant in deciding to walk, cycle, or drive. A secondary factor preventing pedestrian use of the area is the absence of sidewalks, paths, and a dedicated...
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- University Western Washington University
- Program Sustainable Cities Partnership
- Sustainable Development Goals 03 Good Health and Well-Being
- Population Type Transit Users
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Anthropology
- University Department Anthropology
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Edmonds