The INDsider -> Nathan Stubbs THU, MAR 6 4:21AM by Nathan Stubbs

Lafayette ranked 10th worst walking city

Lafayette was ranked the 10th worst walking city in America in a recent list compiled by Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association. The rankings were based on dozens of criteria, from the percentage of walking commuters to the number of parks and schools to ozone levels and crime rates. The study ranked the 10 largest cities in each state. Baton Rouge was named the best walking city in Louisiana, ranking 68^th nationally. Lafayette was the worst walking city in the state . The magazine wrote:

"Located in the south-central part of the state not far from Baton Rouge, Lafayette has a low percentage of people who walk to work and a low ratio of parks per square mile. It also has a high average of cars per household, and its ozone rating is in the worst 100 nationally. Combine all these factors, and Lafayette places in the worst 10 walking cities in our nationwide list."

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written by Arturo Plutonium , March 06, 2008 - 08:31 pm

New Orleans ranked by Prevention Magazine is like Tehran being ranked by the Spectator. I've lived in many places in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. New Oreans is FAR better than Baton Rouge, especially with all the parks, levees, and connections to street cars, buses, and pedestrian ferry boats - not to mention being able to drink a cocktail while you stroll. Those surveys aren't worth putting crab shells upon. Save your ink for the best places to walk to in the Louisiana trifecta.

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written by Justin , March 07, 2008 - 01:14 pm

Sad but true. Huge portions of Johnston and College don't even sidewalks. Lafayette definitely needs more parks. The horse farm property would make a great one.

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