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News Archive : 2010 : June
Do We Tolerate Too Many Traffic Deaths?
June 29, 2010
As we head into the second holiday weekend of the summer, the media’s attention will surely be focused on accident death tolls and pileups. While traffic-related deaths in the United States have decreased in recent years — even though more people are on the road driving more miles — the number still hovers around 37,000 fatalities a year. Read more >
Comments due by July 15 on draft DOT Strategic Plan
June 27, 2010
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released its draft strategic plan, which covers the years between 2010 to 2015. The plan focuses on transportation safety, maintaining a state of good repair, promoting investments that bring lasting benefits, fostering livable communities, and environmentally sustainable transportation policies. In addition to releasing the plan, DOT has launched a website to collect comments on the plan. Read more >
Alliance Leadership Retreat – early registration ends June 30
June 25, 2010
The Alliance Leadership Retreat gives you the tools and inspiration to vault your organization to the next level. The three-day event — September 10-13th in Chattanooga, TN — is a must-attend for advocate leaders, so why not save a little money in the process? Read more >
Texas School District Receives $9 Million to Construct 30 Miles of Sidewalks, Curb Childhood Obesity
June 23, 2010
EDINBURG, TX — Constructing more than 30 miles of sidewalks, redesigning crosswalks and installing bike racks at two dozen school campuses can aid the Edinburg school district’s efforts to curb childhood obesity, school officials said. Read more >
Safe Routes to School avoids a House vote to cut it – for now
June 21, 2010
In America Walks’ June e-nesletter, we alerted you to the possibility that the federal Safe Routes to School program could be targeted for a House floor vote to cut the program. Rep. Cantor (R-VA) had identified Safe Routes to School as one of five options that the public could vote on cutting through his YouCut initiative. Fortunately, Safe Routes to School will not be subject to a vote this week as one of the other YouCut options, selling off excess federal property, got the most votes. Read more >
Why Walking Should Get a Seat at the Table
June 19, 2010
Earlier this week the Federal Highway Administration released “The National Biking and Walking Study: a 15-year Status Report.” This study, by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, discusses trends and outcomes in bicycling and walking since 1994. We at America Walks think the news is pretty good! Read more >
Public Health ACTion (PHACT) Campaign
June 17, 2010
American Public Health Association is launching a campaign this summer to educate members of Congress on important public health policies that build and maintain healthy communities. Read more >
Getting Around
June 15, 2010
AARP has a new publication called The Getting Around Guide: An AARP Guide to Walking, Bicycling and Public Transportation, which was written to help consumers take advantage of fun and healthy options for getting around without a car. Read more >
New Transportation Enhancements Report Published
June 9, 2010
The National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC) has published the 2010 report “Transportation Enhancements: Summary of Nationwide Spending as of Fiscal Year 2009″. The full-color, 40-page report is available as a free PDF download. Read more >
Complete Streets Policy Unanimously Adopted in Midland, MI
June 7, 2010
The Midland Planning Commission voted 7-0 to adopt a complete streets policy at its meeting last week. The policy could lead to more sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-purpose paths in the city. Read more >
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