Imagine a city where biking and walking are not just possible, but convenient, simple, and enjoyable. That’s the vision behind On the Right Track 2.0, a Capstone project by Clinton School graduate Leslie Parker.
Parker partnered with city leaders and transportation experts to explore how better bike lanes, safer streets, and more precise urban planning can improve quality of life for everyone. The benefits uncovered by Parker’s research are clear – healthier communities, stronger local businesses, and more connected neighborhoods.
The impact goes beyond infrastructure. A walkable, bike-friendly city is a healthier city. Regular walking and biking help reduce chronic diseases, lower healthcare costs, and improve mental well-being. Studies show that when people have safe, accessible ways to stay active, overall community health improves.
Parker’s plan, which serves as a follow-up to a 2013 Clinton School report, recommends increasing funding for biking and walking infrastructure, improving safety education, and making communities more accessible for everyone.
A more walkable, bike-friendly Little Rock means healthier people, a stronger economy, and a city that works for everyone.
The Clinton School Impact Minute is a recurring segment with Little Rock Public Radio, highlighting the Clinton School’s field service impact.
Since 2004, Clinton School students have completed nearly 700 field service projects with more than 300 organizations in Arkansas alone, creating immediate and long-term impact for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies across the state.
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