'Cool Routes' finds cooler walking paths with hourly forecasts and street-level shade data

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Jun 10, 2026, 3:20 pm254 ptsTop
The Arizona sunshine hits like a blowtorch. The pavement radiates heat like a stove burner. To make hot-weather walking less of an ordeal, Arizona State University researchers have created a web-based app that finds the coolest, shadiest ways to reach destinations on foot.

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