Walking beyond the Socioeconomic Status in an Objectively and Perceptually Walkable Pedestrian Environment
Table 2
Examples of microscale measures with a wide gap in average item scores between high and low SES sites.
High SES site
Low SES site
Quality of crosswalks (1: there is a pavement marking or reflectors at every crosswalk on the block; 0: at least one of the crosswalks on the block does not have a pavement marking or reflectors.)
Physical separation on sidewalks (1: on either side of the street there are at least two of the following between the walking space and the street: a tree, a planter, bollards, a bench, a street light, a news rack, and bicycle racks; 0: there is none of the following on either side of the street between the walking space and the street: a tree, a planter, bollards, a bench, a street light, a news rack, and bicycle racks.)
Speed control elements (1: there is at least one of the following on the street: a speed bump, a curb-out, and a stop sign; 0: there is none of the following on the street: a speed bump, a curb-out, and a stop sign.)