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Getting to know Miami Dade County's Walkable Neighborhoods and WalkScore rankings

  Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits to our health, the environment, and our communities. Better health: A study in Washington State found that the average resident of a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood weighs 7 pounds less than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood. Residents of walkable neighborhoods drive less and suffer fewer car accidents, a leading cause of death between the ages of 15–45. Reduction in greenhouse gas: Cars are a leading cause of global warming . Your feet are zero-pollution transportation machines. More transportation options: Compact neighborhoods tend to have higher population density, which leads to more public transportation options and bicycle infrastructure. Not only is taking the bus cheaper than driving, but riding a bus is ten times safer than driving a car! Increased social capital: Walking increases social capital by promoting face-to-face interaction with your neighbors. Studies have shown that for every 10 minutes a