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America Walks is a national resource which fosters walkable communities by engaging, educating, and connecting walking advocates.
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- November 16, 2009Dangerous by Design Press Coverage
This critical report, released on Nov. 10 by T4America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, highlights the continuing national tragedy of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the U.S., and points to policies and projects that states and municipalities can implement to make it safer and more convenient to walk.
- November 12, 2009Sidewalks, parks, farm markets cut diabetes risk
CHICAGO (Reuters) – People who live in neighborhoods with safe sidewalks, ample parks, good public transportation and ready access to fresh fruits and vegetables are 38 percent less likely to develop diabetes than others, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Read more >
- November 9, 2009New Report Shows Continuing Tragedy of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths
More than 4,500 Americans Killed While Walking Annually
America Walks congratulates T4America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership on the release of Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrians Deaths (And Making Great Neighborhoods). This critical report highlights the continuing national tragedy of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the U.S., and points to policies and projects that states and municipalities can implement to make it safer and more convenient to walk.
