Minneapolis was one of three cities nationally to achieve a gold award recently from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, which has a
list of 10 Walk Friendly Communities.
Chicago and San Francisco share the gold status ranking.
The cities are "recognized for their success in working to improve a wide range of conditions related to walking, including safety, mobility, access, and comfort," the website states.
Carl Sundstrom, the program's manager, says, "Through the application process, communities share their best practices and, in turn, we're able to share this information [with] all of the communities who apply through the technical assistance we provide."