How can community input be utilized to improve walkability in Columbia, South Carolina neighborhoods?
School Name
Chapin High School
Grade Level
11th Grade
Presentation Topic
Environmental Science
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The Harden Street corridor in Columbia, South Carolina bordering the Five Points neighborhood is the most dangerous street for pedestrians and cyclists in South Carolina. This is due to the lack of walkable infrastructure within the neighborhood and the city itself. This study takes a survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to different aspects of walkability including cleanliness, safety, and overall aesthetics. Research shows that when communities have input into urban regeneration projects, they tend to be more successful. The expected data from this survey will show that community members desire more space for walking and less space for cars. I also expect the data to show that bicycle lanes and other safety infrastructures such as crosswalks and streetlights to be implemented. The data from this survey will then be used to create hand drawn redesigns of the city which aim to allow more space for pedestrians and cyclists by rerouting major traffic around the neighborhood instead of through it. The overall aim of this project is to create a more pedestrian friendly neighborhood that reduces pedestrian related accidents, increases walkability, and increases activity within the neighborhood.
Recommended Citation
Becker, Ryan, "How can community input be utilized to improve walkability in Columbia, South Carolina neighborhoods?" (2023). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 71.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2023/all/71
Location
BS 349
Start Date
3-25-2023 9:45 AM
Presentation Format
Oral Only
Group Project
No
How can community input be utilized to improve walkability in Columbia, South Carolina neighborhoods?
BS 349
The Harden Street corridor in Columbia, South Carolina bordering the Five Points neighborhood is the most dangerous street for pedestrians and cyclists in South Carolina. This is due to the lack of walkable infrastructure within the neighborhood and the city itself. This study takes a survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to different aspects of walkability including cleanliness, safety, and overall aesthetics. Research shows that when communities have input into urban regeneration projects, they tend to be more successful. The expected data from this survey will show that community members desire more space for walking and less space for cars. I also expect the data to show that bicycle lanes and other safety infrastructures such as crosswalks and streetlights to be implemented. The data from this survey will then be used to create hand drawn redesigns of the city which aim to allow more space for pedestrians and cyclists by rerouting major traffic around the neighborhood instead of through it. The overall aim of this project is to create a more pedestrian friendly neighborhood that reduces pedestrian related accidents, increases walkability, and increases activity within the neighborhood.
