Figure 73: Active Transportation Facilities in EJ Zones

same may be true for those walking, as presence of sidewalks are spotty approaching those crossings. In central Temple, the same can be said for roadways like Adams Avenue and Central Avenue. These roadways separate Temple from north to south and signalized crossings are primarily on higher-stress roadways. A similar effect is created by the railroad line running through Temple, which limits roadway crossings to stressful streets shared with motor vehicles.

Equity Concerns

When comparing high areas of demand and existing walking and biking facilities, it’s apparent that there are gaps in areas that are also identified Environmental Justice Communities (EJ Zones). EJ Zones are identified as areas where more than half of the population is low to moderate income according to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or more than half of the population identifies as a minority (Black; Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut; Other Race), or where a quarter or more of the population is of Hispanic or Latino decent.

As seen to the right in Figure 73, EJ Zones contain a significant portion of sidewalk in less than good condition, as well as limited hike & bike trails. These are also areas of higher demand.

Figure 73: Active Transportation Facilities in EJ Zones

Source: City of Temple and ACS 5 YR (2019), KTMPO