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Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity

Source: International Society for Physical Activity and Health
This ISPAH document provides an overview of best evidence which can be used to advocate, inform and lead physical activity policy and discussion.
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WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour

Source: World Health Organization
Provides evidence-based public health recommendations for children, adolescents, adults and older adults on the amount of physical activity required to offer significant health benefits and mitigate health risks,
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Availability and Use of Pedestrian Infrastructure Data to Support Active Transportation Planning

Source: NCHRP
In March 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released a policy statement supporting the development of fully integrated transportation networks. The policy is to “incorporate safe and convenient walking and bicycle facilities into transportation projects.
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Paving Equity Into the Streets of Oakland

Source: Transfers Magazine
Notes that transportation agencies have the power to begin reversing structural racial inequities and provides a case study of the newly formed Oakland DOT and its equity approach.
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Transforming Street and Sidewalk Management from a Liability into an Opportunity

Source: Passport Labs and StudioID
Explores how a unified, flexible operating system for mobility management can help cities reduce congestion, drive economic activity, enact and enforce equity requirements and achieve other mobility and policy goals.
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Streets for Pandemic Response and Recovery - Photo Library

Source: NACTO
Announces a photo library documenting actions cities and transit agencies are taking to support public health and wellness.
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Understanding the General Bikeshare Feed Specification

Source: North American Bikeshare Association
Explains GBFS and defines a common data format to share the real-time status of a shared mobility system.
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Inclusive Planning in Tribal Communities: Engaging People With Disabilities in Designing Safe and Accessible Transportation Systems

Source: America Walks
Presents research and key findings around tribal culture, existing infrastructure for walking and rolling, and the legal applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Dimensions of Accessibility Benefits

Source: Transportation Research and Education Center
Considers the concept of accessibility from four dimensions, how access to transportation affects well-being, and current challenges and opportunities for accessibility research.
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The New BikePed Portal Dashboard: A National Non-Motorized Count Data Archive

Source: Transportation Research and Education Center
Describes a centralized standard count database to view and download bicycle and pedestrian count data, including automated and manual counts from across the country.
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