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Prevention/APMA publish list of 2008 Best Walking Cities

March 4, 2008 - Prevention Magazine hits the stands today with a ranked list of 501 U.S. cities. Four of seven expert committee members have strong ties with America Walks. Prevention and the America Podiatric Medical Association labored to improve their evaluation criteria, but this list will no doubt still be controversial.Learn more...

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Safe Routes Coaching Action Network

America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School launched the Coaching Action Network to make citizens, parents, & communities more effective.
America Walks leaders are sharing their expertise through monthly presentations and individual coaching.
Register now for the October 21, 2008 presentation, "Taking it to the Streets: NJDOT's Urban Demonstration Project." Materials from Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, June, July, August & September webinars are posted for downloading and coaching requests are being received.Learn more...