Walking Facts

Walking is for everybody! Here you will find resources about walking and getting involved with our nationwide movement.

The average person takes 2,000 steps per mile.
10,000 steps per day is a great goal for someone trying to increase their physical activity level.
Although 41% of all trips made in the United States are two miles or less, fewer than 10% of all trips are made by walking and biking.
Only about 15% of children walk or bike to school today compared with 50% of children in 1969
Children on a walking school bus walk at about 2 miles per hour (useful tip for planning a walking school bus in your community)
Parents driving children to school comprises 20-30% of morning traffic congestion in urban areas

Get in touch with your local America Walks member organization to see how can you promote walkability in your community.
Become a walking advocate. Learn how to get started.