Washington
District of Columbia, United States
Size: Large City
Region: Mid-Atlantic
46
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (84th percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
Rank in Mid-Atlantic Region
Rank in District of Columbia
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Network Score
46
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
41
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
47
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
47
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
55
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
49
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
39
Access to major transit hubs.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Washington. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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