Neighborhoods around UofL achieve highest scores in Louisville for walkability, bikeability, and transit access
According to reporting by the Courier-Journal, "Walk Score," a Redfin subsidiary, ranks the neighborhoods adjacent to UofL's main Belknap Campus (University and Old Louisville) and downtown Health Sciences Center (Phoenix Hill and the Central Business District) as among Louisville's top five most walkable, bikeable, and transit-oriented neighborhoods. Here are the full scores:
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Hill | 83 | 54 | 77 |
| Central Business District | 82 | 63 | 81 |
| Old Louisville | 77 | 50 | 87 |
| University | 73 | 50 | 76 |
| Louisville Average | 34.3 | 27.3 | 43.3 |
The ease of getting around these neighborhoods without a car helps make it easy for students, faculty, and staff who choose to live close to campus to save money, stay fit, and reduce their carbon emissions.
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Source: Walkability is a hallmark of the most vibrant U.S. cities. Here's how Louisville ranks (Courier-Journal, Dec. 19, 2023)
