WSJ recognizes Kirkland as ‘walkable suburb’

The City of Kirkland is noted as one of the most successful walkable suburbs in the U.S. in an Oct. 9 Wall Street Journal article. Cities were ranked by education levels, per capita income and travel time to work.

November 3, 2010 3:02 pm

The City of Kirkland is noted as one of the most successful walkable suburbs in the U.S. in an Oct. 9 Wall Street Journal article. Cities were ranked by education levels, per capita income and travel time to work.

Kirkland’s Walkable Community Profile highlights programs, policies and amenities that support the city’s commitment to walkability and active living, including the city’s pedestrian flags, Complete Streets Ordinance and flashing crosswalk program.