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Walkscore (self.Blind)
submitted by rebel_134
So a while ago I found this website (and also app) called Walkscore, and I myself have found it to be pretty helpful while researching certain cities I’d wanna live or travel. Basically it determines how walkable a given area might b. Has anyone ever used it? How accurate or helpful have you found it to be?
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
It isn't the most accessible (website, at least. No idea about the app). For example, I looked up the address for my old place, which had listed Driving 13 min, transit 25 min and bike 21 min. However, the driving, transit and bike icons are pictures, so it doesn't read them off, so Voiceover just says 13 min, 25 min, and 21 min without any context.

Same issue with the walk/transit scores themselves. The numbers are put inside a graphic bubble, so it read 91, but didn't specifically mention that was the walk score (versus 90 for transit for 53 for bike). Once you learned how things are laid out, it's easier to navigate, but it is missing a few (important) details
rebel_134 [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Huh... weird. It works fine for me. For instance, if I look up Washington DC, it’ll tell me the the walk score is 77 and transit is 73. Admittedly though, I’ve tried smaller towns but with not as much luck. The app could be better. But jus out of curiosity, do you know a better site?
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
With VoiceOver? Weird. No idea why it is like that. I didn't try the app, I don't have free room on my phone.

I don't know of any better sites, unfortunately. I normally eyeball it on Google Maps and check the bus routes.
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