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Walkable Communities and Adolescent Weight
Results of a Bridging the Gap study suggest that living in more-walkable communities is associated with reduced prevalence of adolescent overweight and obesity.
Walking and Biking
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Correlates of Walking to School and Implications for Public Policies
March 25, 2009 | Book
A survey of parents of young schoolchildren in Austin, Texas reveals a 15-minute walk to school, accompanied by an adult, appears to be acceptable, as long as children do not need to travel through high-traffic or unsafe areas.
5th Graders Walk Across the U.S. (Sort of), Eat Healthy Foods and Lose 225 Pounds
July 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
Between January and June 2004, fifth grade students at the Burnt Chimney Elementary School in Wirtz, Va., participated in a comprehensive program designed to increase their daily physical activity.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Promotes Active Communities
November 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which has worked for 18 years to create dedicated walking and bicycling pathways nationwide, developed a health-related component for the organization's 2001 and 2003 conferences.
Program Promotes the Greening of New Jersey for Bicyclists, Walkers
December 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions, a nonprofit organization that supports more than 300 environmental commissions in the state, developed and implemented a program to educate New Jersey municipalities about the benefits of biking and walking.
It's Not about the Bike
December 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The National Center for Bicycling and Walking created and fine tuned a Web-based clearinghouse and resource center for public health advocates and others interested in making communities more bicycle-friendly and walkable.
Games for Health
May 6, 2008 | Video/Story
Connecting the worlds of video games and health, with positive results.