Environmental Impact

• Reduction in Carbon Emissions: Walking instead of driving can significantly reduce carbon emissions. If people replaced just one short car trip per week with walking, it could cut 2.4 million tons of CO2 emissions annually in the United States alone. Globally, that number would be much higher.

• Energy Efficiency: Walking is one of the most energy-efficient forms of transportation. It requires zero fossil fuels, and for every mile walked instead of driven, an individual saves about 411 grams of CO2.

• Sustainable Cities: Cities designed with pedestrian-friendly spaces can improve both the environment and public health. In Copenhagen, where 37% of people walk or bike to work, CO2 emissions have been reduced by 20%, and air quality has significantly improved.