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Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Bike Bus + Pop Up Lane = A Better Way To Get Back To School (And Advocate) - Streetsblog USA

Pop-up bike lanes paired with a school bike bus increased cycling, reduced car drop-off traffic by nearly 30%, and generated parental support for permanent infrastructure.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

STREETSBLOG ABROAD: We'll Never Have Paris ... Unless We Start Rebuilding Our City Like The French Did - Streetsblog New York City

Paris is rapidly converting streets to pedestrian-focused public space, reducing car presence with bollards and neighborhood-scale street transformations.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 week ago

10 Healthy Habits to Start Today for a Happier, Healthier Life

Exercise is one of the most important lifestyle practices you can adopt. It has huge and varied benefits, including: Improved mental health Clearer cognition Healthy weight maintenance Lower risk of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers Stronger bones and muscles Improved ability to perform daily tasks The minimum recommended amount of exercise is 150 minutes per week, or about 21 minutes per day.
Alternative medicine
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This 3,700-mile Trail Will Connect Washington State to Washington, D.C.-and 2,000 Miles Are Already Open to Travelers

The Great American Rail Trail is an ambitious project that provides a car-free path across the U.S. for walkers and cyclists.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

New Yorkers walk and bike more than almost anyone, says study

Manhattan leads the U.S. in walking and biking, with 59% of trips made without a car, while Staten Island still heavily relies on driving.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

We're walking: Study finds New Yorkers in 4 boroughs walk, bike more than rest of US

New York City's four boroughs excel in active transportation, with Manhattan leading the U.S. in trips made by foot or bike.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

'We're Not Copenhagen' Is No Excuse Not to Build a Great Biking And Walking City - Streetsblog USA

U.S. cities could emulate global models of active transportation like Hoboken or Osaka to significantly reduce global emissions through biking and walking.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Cupertino residents invited to host National Night Out events

National Night Out promotes community engagement through neighborhood block parties, enhancing police-community relationships.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

First Reviews of the Governor's Revised Budget Are In - Streetsblog California

California's proposed budget faces a $12 billion deficit with cuts across services, excluding High-Speed Rail and water reclamation.
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