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Do you feel that it is safe to walk, run or hike outside? Are there areas where bike riding is possible? What is the availability and safety of outdoor space for exercising? Are these easily accessible?
In the city? not really. Sidewalks can be treacherous (falling apart) and the air is horrific, especially in winter. Just as it's now staring to thaw I am seeing people out running but it's just too cold for a huge chunk of the year. Icy sidewalks aren't as bad as some other places (mostly because snow never melts and refreezes into sheets of ice because it stays so cold) but it's still a risk. Plenty of bikes on the sidewalks now that it's warmer. It is a bit nerve wracking walking with young kids with some of the reckless bikers and scooter riders I often see. Also, whether drivers will yield to pedestrians or not is a bit of a toss up. There have been some close calls and just walking on the sidewalk watching how some people drive here can irritate you. - Apr 2025
