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News Archive : 2009 : July

Only One Week Left to Get Great Deal on WALK21 Conference Registration!

July 31, 2009

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) has joined forces with Walk21 to co-create a dynamic conference for Ped/Bike professionals. This conference is about building political will. It will be held in New York City from October 7 – 9, 2009. Early bird registration ends August 7 – just one week from today! Register now to save $50.
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New Release: International Report on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility

July 28, 2009

A high powered U.S. contingent recently wrapped up a study of several European countries to determine what makes walking and bicycling such significant sectors of transportation in those countries.  Their conclusions highlight the importance of policies that declare walking and cycling as primary modes of transporation in some residential areas, the design of streets that make walking safe and attractive, and substantial encouragement of walking. Check their report for yourself.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Wants YOUR Input

July 24, 2009

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) wants your input on the update of the AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities (AASHTO Pedestrian Guide). The Guide was last published in 2004, and is proposed for revision in the next few years. The input of practitioners who use the Guide is important for the next edition of the Guide.

Click here to go straight to the survey. Read more >

The Transportation Prescription: Bold New Ideas for Healthy, Equitable Transportation Reform in America

July 23, 2009

Traditional transportation policy has been crafted to move cars faster and further. Missing from the equation is how transportation, or lack thereof, affected people’s quality of life: their health, their opportunities and their vitality. The consequences of these policies are felt today with high levels of air pollution, injury, and lack of access to critical goods and services.
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Safe Routes Coaching Action Network

July 21, 2009

America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School launched the Coaching Action Network to make citizens, parents, & communities more effective. America Walks leaders are sharing their expertise through monthly presentations and individual coaching. Read more >

When Getting There is Half the Battle: NJ Aims to Improve Walk to Stations

July 17, 2009

In 2006, NJ pedestrians got a $74 million boost from Governor Corzine’s five-year statewide pedestrian safety initiative. Pedestrians in 15 communities will see some of the first improvements funded through the Safe Streets to Transit component of the program with the recent announcement of 2008-2009 grants for sidewalks, traffic calming, and other pedestrian improvements. Read more >