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News Archive : 2009 : November
Dangerous by Design Press Coverage
November 16, 2009
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.
Sidewalks, parks, farm markets cut diabetes risk
November 12, 2009
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 >
New Report Shows Continuing Tragedy of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths
November 9, 2009
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.
Piano Stairs
November 5, 2009
People, it turns out, will abandon the escalator for the stairway if you make it too much fun to pass up. Enjoy this video as you plan your upbeat “walk don’t ride” strategy. Read more >
Building Political Will for Strong Bike/Walk Programs
November 3, 2009
America Walks’ Board Member Ian Thomas will be the speaker in a webinar on November 18, 2009 at 3 pm Eastern, discussing building political will for strong bike/walk programs and the effective use of the “three-legged stool” model in Columbia, MO. Read more >
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