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February 14, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Sixteen years ago, Deb Hubsmith was on her daily drive after work and another vehicle violently smashed into the passenger side of her car. Her car was totaled. As the crash took place, Hubsmith vowed to herself that if she survived, she'd give up o ...
February 7, 2012 | New Public Health Post
The New Partners for Smart Growth Conference last week had several sessions on creating easier access to transportation alternatives that reduce dependence on motor vehicles. A recent study in the journal Health Place by Jamie F. Chriqui, PhD, senio ...
November 22, 2011 | Story
Walking or biking to and from school is a great way to ensure daily physical activity for children and to help prevent obesity.
September 1, 2011 | Report
This report examines the many benefits and cost-savings Safe Routes to School programs offer.
September 1, 2011 | Report/Evaluation
This brief provides select preliminary research results, preliminary analyses, and policy implications for the implementation of the national Safe Routes to School program in Texas.
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A study exploring the association between active commuting and weight, including whether moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) mediates the association between them, found that active commuting to school is associated with greater MVPA and lower adiposity in American youth.
February 22, 2010 | Story
"I saw a lot of excitement in the kids who were part of Walking Wednesdays," said Diana Straughan. "Often, their parents were with them and it created a fellowship."
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Parents are more likely to allow their young adolescents to walk to school when they believe other adults monitor and intervene in the behavior of children in the neighborhood. This may suggest how federal monies should be spent to encourage children's active transport to school.
November 10, 2009 | Issue Brief
Building momentum and policy change through the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
May 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
This brief summarizes research on active transport to school, physical activity levels and health outcomes.