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Examples and Case Studies for promoting walking and health
Sunday Parkways: Helping Minority Communities Connect to Bicycling and Walking, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- The Active Transportation Alliance believed that a Sunday Parkways program can connect diverse communities to bicycling, walking, and physical activity. ...more >
Let's Walk Downtown, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- State and local officials participate in the "Walk There!" challenge to publicize and promote walking in Atlanta. ...more >
Walk Oakland! Map and Guide, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Walk Oakland! promotes walking and bicycling through a map that includes walking and bicycle routes, pedestrian and bicycle safety tips, and community information. ...more >
East Winston Heritage Trails, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Forsyth County installs walking trails connecting historic neighborhoods to encourage physical activity while celebrating local heritage and culture. ...more >
Sunday Ciclovia: "Bike. Walk. Dance. Breathe.", Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- As part of a community-building initiative, the town closed its streets for several hours once a week, opening them to walking, bicycling, and community growth. ...more >
South Carolina Bicycling and Walking Resolution, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- South Carolina DOT forms a pedestrian and bicycle committee and holds a statewide conference to increase education and awareness of pedestrian and bicycle issues. ...more >
Health Impact Assessment of Proposed Atlanta Beltline, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Health Impact Analysis conducted for massive transit, pedestrian, and bicycle beltline project around Atlanta that takes advantage of unused railroads. ...more >
Walk Wise, Drive Smart, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Safety concerns for senior pedestrians led to the beginning of Walk Wise, Drive Smart, a program in Hendersonville, North Carolina that specifically caters to the needs of older pedestrians. ...more >
Sunday Parkways Programs, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Bogotá, Colombia gets people moving by shutting streets down to automobile traffic. ...more >
TrailNet, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
- Active non-profit organization in St. Louis promotes active living through walking and bicycling while working to expand and create facilities. ...more >