Newport quite walkable

For the last three weeks, I have been publishing Walk Score results for the purposes of determining which local communities are the most pedestrian friendly.

Further explanation is available in my previous posts. The links to those can be found at the bottom of this post.

This week, I tackle Campbell County.

The numbers show that Newport has a really solid foundation for dense, pedestrian-friendly infill development. Also, the numbers for the city's western neighborhoods would likely be higher if the vacant Thriftway were still in operation.

As a refresher, here is what the numbers mean:

* 90-100: Can live fairly easily without a car
* 70-90: It's possible to get by without a car
* 50-70: Some businesses within walking distance, some require the use of a bike, public transportation or a car
* 25-50: Few destinations are within walking range, most require the use of a bike, public transportation or a car
* 0-25: Forget about walking

Areas marked with an "*" are Newport neighborhoods.

Thank you to Emily Jarzen, historic preservation specialist with the City of Newport, for assistance on the neighborhood boundaries.

(NEXT WEEK: Butler County)

Car-free living
Taylors Landing* (7th and Saratoga): 91

Borrow a car every now and then
Two Rivers II* (8th and Isabella): 83
Gateway* (8th and Park): 82
Mansion Hill* (4th and Monroe): 82
Newport on the Levee: 80
Two Rivers I* (4th and Central): 75
Buena Vista* (11th and Central): 74
Bellevue (Fairfield and Taylor): 72
Cote Brilliante* (Park and Grand): 71

You should own a car, but you won't always need it
Cliffview* (21st and Monmouth): 69
Dayton (6th and Berry): 68
Clifton* (Main and Home): 63
Alexandria (Main and Riley): 60
Southgate (Alexandria and Willow): 60
Fort Thomas (N Fort Thomas and Highland): 52
Woodlawn (Water Works and Crescent): 51

Buy a gas discount card
Cold Spring (Alexandria and Old Alexandria): 46
Highland Heights (Alexandria and Johns Hill): 40
Northern Kentucky University: 26

Help...I'm trapped!
Melbourne (Melbourne and Latonia): 14
Silver Grove (KY-8 and KY-547): 9
Crestview (100 Pine Hill Dr): 3
Wilder (Licking and Johns Hill): 3

Previous reading on BC:
Outside of Covington, Kenton largely unwalkable (8/27/07)
Hamilton County suburbs moderately walkable (8/20/07)
Most City neighborhoods require a car (8/13/07)