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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.
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.
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.
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.
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
A multifaceted, coordinated approach offers the promise of substantial growth in bicycling, even in cities with low bicycling levels.
October 22, 2010 | Program Result 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.
October 2, 2008 | Program Result Report
Researchers examined patterns of trail use, analyzed the relationship between use and physical characteristics, and created statistical models that can be used to better understand trail use in other states or communities.
October 2, 2008 | Program Result Report
Researchers at Cornell University College of Human Ecology examined walking patterns of women moving into neighborhoods designed following new urbanism principles and women moving into traditional suburban neighborhoods.
June 1, 2006 | Program Result 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.
September 1, 2005 | Program Result 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.