Originally Posted by
Ekdog
95. Walker's paradise.
I guess it depends on what the walker wants out of a walk. A high-quality walking experience or a short trip to the store? From what I can tell the high score goes to the shortest walk. That's a "convenience" score IMO, not a score based on the quality of the experience.
To me "walkable" should not only include what's practical to do, but also include the ability to get out of the traffic, walk on sidewalks, 25 mph speed limits, offroad trails, parks, etc. But then the question of what's practical varies with the individual. I go for five mile walks at least a few times per week typically. Some people think walking five miles is an extraordinary effort. So I can't see much value in a simple number. The devil is in the details. A number can't sum it all up.
The walk score would be more meaningful if the user could define parameters in terms of what they're "walk goal" is.