I came across an interesting article about promoting walking and a related physical activity, biking.
Key point: "...everyone should feel safe walking and biking around their neighborhood, to work, to school, and where they need to go."
Several organizations are collaborating to promote multiple modes for getting around in communities.
- In the past, walking and biking have been seen as nice-to-have activities in a community.
- Now, walking and biking are seen as bringing essential benefits to communities.
Some goals include:
- Seek connection between different modes of travel.
- Improve access.
- Ensure safe routes.
- Include urban, suburban, and rural walking and biking models.
Part of the bigger goal is to increase physical activity to counter the health effects of inactivity.
