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Does Neighbourhood Walkability Moderate the Effects of Mass Media Communication Strategies to Promote Regular Physical Activity?
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Higher cognitive impacts were observed in the more walkable neighborhoods suggesting that those living in environments conducive to walking may be more affected by mass media physical activity campaigns.
Effect of Bike Lane Infrastructure Improvements on Ridership in One New Orleans Neighborhood
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study was the first of its kind to measure the number of cyclists by age group, gender, and race, before and after the installation of a new bike lane.
Bike, Walk, and Wheel
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Columbia residents walked and biked more in 2009 than previously, thanks to an Active Living by Design grant and infrastructure improvements.
Evaluating the Walking School Bus Program in Low-Income Neighborhoods
March 24, 2011 | Story
"Early in my medical training I started to realize that so many kids who were overweight or obese were obviously not getting enough physical activity, and it was disproportionally affecting minority kids," Mendoza recalls.
How Does Federal Funding Impact Infrastucture for Biking and Walking?
October 22, 2010 | Program Results Report
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences analyzed spending of federal funds for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across metropolitan regions nationwide and conducted case studies.
Infrastructure, Programs, and Policies to Increase Bicycling
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A multifaceted, coordinated approach offers the promise of substantial growth in bicycling, even in cities with low bicycling levels.
League of American Bicyclists Rolls Out Program to Promote "Safe Routes to School" Nationally
November 20, 2007 | Program Results Report
The League of American Bicyclists organized a national meeting, conducted a training session and produced a video to influence the scope, uptake and effectiveness of the national Safe Routes to School Program.
Three Maryland Communities Get Help Improving Their Walking Environments
June 18, 2006 | Program Results Report
The National Center for Smart Growth Research and Education at the University of Maryland worked in three diverse Maryland communities to assess the implementation and likely impact of new land use and zoning codes on the walking environment.
Researchers Review State Policies on Promoting Walking and Biking - Identify Five with Greatest Potential to Work
September 19, 2005 | Program Results Report
From December 2001 through October 2002, staff from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) collected and analyzed information on state statutes and policies that promote walking and biking for physical activity.
Communities Can Encourage More Bike Riding and Walking to Improve Physical Fitness
April 7, 2003 | Program Results Report
The National Center for Bicycling & Walking developed and published a guidebook entitled Increasing Physical Activity Through Community Design: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners.