Pedestrian Program

The City of Raleigh’s Pedestrian Program develops sidewalk and active mobility projects that enhance the city’s walkable infrastructure. With a focus on safety and accessibility, the goal of the Pedestrian Program is to create a pedestrian network where residents and visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can comfortably walk to nearby destinations, such as schools, parks, and transit stops, throughout the city.

Get Out and Walk Raleigh

Get out and walk Raleigh! There are many ways to enjoy walking in Raleigh:

Walk the Greenway
Watch for Me NC
Follow Us on Twitter: @RaleighTranspo
Facebook: Raleigh Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission

Improving Walkability

WalkRaleigh offers ways to improve walkability via:

Active Projects

Current Sidewalk Projects

Current Street Projects

Ask Raleigh - Report damaged sidewalks
Pedestrian Plans

Adopted Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan

The Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan was adopted by City Council on January 2, 2013. The plan provided strategies for enhancing Raleigh’s pedestrian network, templates for pedestrian infrastructure improvements, and a prioritized list of over 200 proposed sidewalk projects throughout the city. The City of Raleigh is currently updating the 2013 Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan as part of the Active Mobility Plan.

Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction & Plan Goals
Chapter 2 - Existing Conditions
Chapter 3 - Best Practices, Design Standards, & Sidewalk Program
Chapter 4 - Pedestrian Facility Recommendations

Chapter 5 - Programs and Initiatives for Walkable Raleigh
Chapter 6 - Summary of Recommendations
Chapter 7 - Implementing the Plan
Chapter 8 - Longer Term Vision
Appendix

Priority Sidewalk Map

View current and planned sidewalk projects on our Sidewalk Project Viewer. As planned projects are re-prioritized in the Pedestrian Plan Update, this resource will be updated.