
Notice damaged sidewalks, missing street signs, broken streetlights or trail maintenance issues? Submit a report to the District Department of Transportation.
DC has unique pedestrian laws. Before you hit the streets, familiarize yourself with walking rules and etiquette. Learn more.
Whether you’re looking for a short, easy walking path or a long hike, DC has a handful of trails to choose from. Visit the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy site for trail descriptions, maps, photos and reviews.
Washington, DC is designated as a Gold-level Walk-friendly Community due to its high transit and walking mode share, and exceptional planning and engineering. DDOT continually undertakes infrastructure projects that make moving around the city safe and convenient, including installing sidewalks, crosswalks, and crossing signals.
Learn more about DDOT’s Pedestrian Master Plan
Every trip begins and ends with a walk. Increasing walking for any type of trip has the potential to reduce traffic congestion, add to the city’s livability and improve the environment and public health. moveDC is DDOT’s long-term transportation plan and contains recommendations to improve the pedestrian experience – better crosswalks, more sidewalks, and safer streets.
The walking pedestrian light signals that it’s safe to cross the street.
The time remaining may appear next to the signal. When you see the flashing hand and countdown, it’s too late to begin crossing. Wait until the next walking pedestrian light.
The steady hand means don’t cross and wait until the next walking pedestrian light.
The HAWK is a signal-beacon with an activated push-button, designed to help pedestrians safely cross busy streets. HAWK-hybrid pedestrian signals have four sequences:
An RRFB is a high-intensity LED flasher activated by a pedestrian movement that supplements warning signs at unsignalized intersections or mid-block crosswalks. RRFB’s are designed to alert drivers that pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
A robust, interactive transit map that shows metropolitan DC’s complete network of paths, trails and more
Walk Score rates neighborhoods based on the ease of walking to shops, restaurants and other…
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The Pocket Guide to Transportation is a compilation of statistics that provides key info for the U.S. transportation system…
Find fitness at your own pace – Plan, track, study and share your journey with Under Armour’s MapMyWalk
Explore the city like a local with the largest walking tour company in the nation’s capital.
Find local walking groups to join for a stroll around town.
Find out how walkable your neighborhood, company or event really is.
Learn, engage and connect with walking advocates nationwide.
Get information about walkabout events in Arlington, Virginia—designed for all levels of walkers.
Learn more about the regional program committed to raising public awareness about pedestrian safety.
Use this map to identify and report locations with hazardous pedestrian conditions or behavior.
Browse the survey results of the region’s commuters by the TPB’s Commuter Connections Program.
Take a stroll through DC history when you follow one of Cultural Tourism DC’s self-guided Neighborhood Heritage Trails. Follow the trail signs at your own pace, sampling neighborhood character, businesses and restaurants along the way.
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WALK CHALLENGE
The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit. Think of ways to include walking into your daily routine. Strike up a friendly competition with colleagues and friends to see who can get those most steps in each day.
We provide step-by-step instructions on how to kick-start your walk challenge.