Not everyone has a car, or the desire to get around the city with one. Around the world, in some metropolises, it is sometimes even easier to travel on foot or by bicycle rather than by car or public transport.
The 10 easiest cities to navigate on foot in the world
A study, published by Compare the Market AU, compares several factors to draw up its ranking: the number of hiking trails, their use and their level of safety. Additionally, the study adds public transportation systems and cycling options to its equation.
And its the city of Munich in Germany which is in first place, thanks to its 1.4 million km of cycle paths, its pedestrian-friendly city center and its high level of safety so that people do not put themselves in danger by using their feet to move.
And surprise, we can find it Paris in fifth place, with its 972,734 km of cycle paths, its 300 km of forest paths towards Fontainebleau and its score of 68.2% for its public transport. Furthermore, in Paris, 85% of the population is within one kilometer of access to healthcare and local shops.
As for the rest of the complete ranking of the 10 most walkable cities in the world, 9 are European:
- Monk
- Milan
- Warsaw
- Helsinki
- Paris
- Tokyo
- Madrid
- Oslo
- Copenhagen
- Amsterdam
While it may be surprising to see the city of Amsterdam, known for its cycling, relegated to 10th place in the ranking, the study Compare the AU market it explains it with the lack of safety in front of its 1,090,608 km of cycle paths.
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
