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San Francisco was followed on this list by Boston, with its patterned intersections that encourage walking, and New York City, where its residents log the fewest vehicle miles. "The Top 25 Walking Cities in America" is compiled annually by Prevention magazine, along with the American Podiatric Medical Association and Sperling's Best Places. The top 10 walking cities in America are:
Metro areas were evaluated based on 19 criteria including population density per square mile, use of mass transit, crime rates and square miles of local and state parks. A panel of nationally recognized experts in the field of walking communities also weighed in. Top walking commutes:
Best for families:
Amazing nature walks:
Great for fitness walkers:
Safest for walkers:
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If you want to tie up the laces on your walking shoes and hit the pavement, the No. 1 city in the United States to do it is San Francisco where the city government has not one, not two, but 12 agencies devoted to walking issues and concerns. 
