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Multiple Effects of E-Biking on Older Adults Observational Study

Source: Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice
Studies Flemish and Dutch older adults to examine the effects of starting to e-bike on total and conventional biking frequencies, walking for transport, self-rated health, functionality and life space area.
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European COVID-Era Pop-Up Bike Lanes Increase Cycling Trips Up to 48%

Source: Streetsblog USA
Reports on a study that finds that European cities that installed pop-up protected bike lanes during the early days of the pandemic increased the number of daily cycling trips between 11% and 48%.
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Complete Streets in Pittsburgh, PA Vital for Improving Public Health

Source: Smart Growth America
Describes in text and via a brief video how Pittsburgh, PA used its complete streets policy and updated street design guidelines as a blueprint to design and build safer street networks that provide mobility for all.
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Adult Physical Inactivity Prevalence Maps by Race/Ethnicity

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presents the differences in the prevalence of physical inactivity in the US by race/ethnicity and location.
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County Level Health Data to Support Transportation Planning

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presents PLACES, a repository of searchable county level health data including estimates for 29 chronic disease related measures.
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How to Engage with New Elected Leaders

Source: Transportation for America
Offers three tips for engaging with newly elected officials on transportation projects.
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When Can Kids Walk to and from School Alone?

Source: Care.com
Summarizes the considerations for determining when children can walk to and from school alone.
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Media Framing Guide for Traffic Injuries and Crashes

Source: Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety (CSCRS)
Recommends ways that transportation and public health professionals can improve media reporting.
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Seattle models strategies for equitably advancing safe walking and biking for youth

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) and Vision Zero for Youth
Offers a look at Seattle's strategies for equitably advancing safe walking and biking for youth.
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NCHRP Report 552: Translating Demand and Benefits Research into Guidelines

Source: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Provides calculations used to estimate costs of, demand for, and economic benefits of new bicycle facilities.
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