The environment in which you live can make it easier, or more challenging, to be physically active. Many Americans have become sedentary over the years because physical activity has been slowly engineered out of our lives. Physical changes to communities can create safe, healthy environments that encourage and promote active living.
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Program Promotes the Greening of New Jersey for Bicyclists, Walkers
December 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, a nonprofit organization that supports more than 300 environmental commissions in the state, developed and implemented a program to educate New Jersey municipalities about the benefits of biking and walking.
It's Not about the Bike
December 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The National Center for Bicycling and Walking created and fine tuned a Web-based clearinghouse and resource center for public health advocates and others interested in making communities more bicycle-friendly and walkable.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Program
January 1, 2003 | Book
The Foundation's stature may be based largely on its national policy and program activities, but it devotes a significant amount of its resources to supporting local activities. A look at a few of those local activities are presented in this year's Anthology..
Diverse Groups Create Road Map for Healthier Lifestyles
January 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, Mass., on behalf of the Partnership to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living, held a two-day summit on healthy eating and active living in Washington on April 25-26, 2000.
Study
February 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
White Mountain Research Associates in Plainsboro, N.J., produced a preliminary evaluation report on the "Walk to School Day Program," a national initiative supporting a day for children to walk to school with parents and community leaders.
Survey Assesses Strengths and Weakness of Service Agencies for the Elderly
March 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
In 2000, the National Council on the Aging conducted a survey among community service organizations concerning their health and social support programs for older adults.
Pilot Program Fails to Boost Physical Activity Among Teen Girls, Spring Weather Works Better
May 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Nursing developed a 12-week computer-based interactive intervention to encourage adolescent girls to be more physically active, and tested it among girls in two low-income areas.
Transportation Advocates Drive Home the Message
December 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
During 2002 and 2003, staff at the Surface Transportation Policy Project worked to educate opinion leaders, policy-makers and the public about the impact of transportation policies on the public's health.
Grant Funds Hiking and Biking Trail at Richmond, Va., Home for Chronically Mentally Ill
May 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
Gateway Homes of Greater Richmond (Va.) constructed a three-mile hiking and biking trail on its 30-acre campus and purchased eight mountain bicycles, bicycle helmets, water bottles and first-aid kits.
More Paths and Safer Routes Needed to Make America More Bike-Friendly
October 1, 2002 | Program Result Report
Earth Force in Alexandria, Va. held two Youth Bike Summits in 1999 and 2000 in Washington, D.C., as part of its Get Out Spoke'N! campaign to make America more bike-friendly.