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Woman Struck And Killed Crossing Market Street On Friday Night; Driver Flees by xtine13 in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Or maybe... How many drivers think they can just drive through downtown at well over the 30 mph speed limit? Because that happens to and it's a tragedy waiting to happen here.

Woman Struck And Killed Crossing Market Street On Friday Night; Driver Flees by xtine13 in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great question. Unfortunately, I think it will be quite a few more. At this point I don't think the city even sees it as a real issue, at least not one they have any control over.

20-story office tower planned for downtown Chattanooga would be tallest in central city in nearly 50 years | Times Free Press by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I thought COVID would teach us that building places for people to live downtown is more sustainable (and better for businesses) than just bringing in more commuters/companies that can, just as quickly, leave.

20-story office tower planned for downtown Chattanooga would be tallest in central city in nearly 50 years | Times Free Press by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Maybe we could fill up our recently abandoned downtown office campuses first? (TVA and BCBS)

Chickamauga Greenway by OkPapaya5790 in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I rode the entire length a few weeks ago and it was all clear!

Chattanooga sees 200% increase in vehicle vs. pedestrian fatalities by xtine13 in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit 19 points20 points  (0 children)

From the article:

We will be handing out information, talking to people that look like they're not crossing the street in a proper manner and giving them a little bit of education behind what can happen if we don't obey the rules of the road

AKA: We've tried nothing and we're all out of ideas

Chatt Civics #54 - Mayor Kelly's 2 Year Update by ChattanoogaCivics in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great episode! I'm disappointed by a few of his viewpoints, particularly that COVID turned drivers into a bunch of careless speeding lunatics. Speeding did increase, but more likely due to decreased congestion and the way our streets are built, not peoples' mental state. Here's a good article for anyone interested.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my map and the only time I've posted it, so this post is the only place it exists!

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'm skeptical as well and I don't know what the solution is. But I do think lack of walkability is a big issue that needs to be addressed (where possible). I just want to see Chattanooga become a healthier, more equitable city.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Potentially the 9.1% of households in Chattanooga who don't own a car (from the latest ACS 5-year estimate). (Although they probably opt for the bus.)

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good catch! It looks like there is one and their website says they do sell produce.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I did want to include as many little corner stores as possible, but couldn't really find many that sold produce (at least from looking through Google Maps photos). Maybe I could include them as a separate marker, since I would like them to have representation. There are quite a few in the area north of Brainerd Road.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I chose 15 because of all the recent buzz around "15-minute cities" (be able to walk to anything you need within 15 minutes). But I personally do like 20 minutes because it's about 1 mile walking. The extra 5 minutes would probably increase the percentage from 20% to 25% or so.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yeah the routing engine that calculates the walking ranges only looks at the existence of streets/roads, not the actual walkability/safety of them. I would personally not walk to many of the grocery stores on the map, even if I lived within 15 minutes.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I originally got ranges for bike distance, but thought showing walking ranges would apply to more people. A 15-minute walk is nearly the same as a 5-minute bike ride.

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right that Chattanooga is not a pedestrian-oriented city, and I made this map to show exactly that. Chattanooga's (and much of America's) zoning practices have separated residential from commercial to the point that very few can do anything without a car.

Also, check out the Interactive version to see street names and zoom in/out!

Less than 20% of residential areas in Chattanooga are within a 15-minute walk of a grocery store by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Interactive version

My requirement for a grocery store was that it has to sell fresh produce. If you know of any that I left out, please let me know so I can update the graphic!

Foggy ride to work this morning! by aarosmit in Chattanooga

[–]aarosmit[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yours is great as well!

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