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What is Walkability?

Source: Planopedia
Defines and describes walkability, how it is measured, factors and policies that improve it, and provides links to relevant resources.
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Adult Physical Inactivity Prevalence Maps by Race/Ethnicity

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presents the differences in the prevalence of physical inactivity in the US by race/ethnicity and location.
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Facilities for Walking and Biking Can Increase Safety, but Intersections Still Lag

Source: State Smart Transportation Initiative
Reports on a study investigating correlation between pedestrian crashes and sidewalk gaps within the Central Florida region.
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Crash Modification Factor for Corner Radius, Right-Turn Speed, and Prediction of Pedestrian Crashes at Signalized Intersections

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Investigates engineering approaches to reducing pedestrian crashes at intersections.
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An Analysis of the Final Mile Bicycle Infrastructure Program

Source: Urban Institute
Reports on the successes and challenges of the Final Mile program which funded communications campaigns, sustained advocacy efforts, and engineering consulting in five US cities to help stimulate further investment in cycling infrastructure.
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Understanding Micromobility Safety Behavior and Standardizing Safety Metrics for Transportation System Integration

Source: Collaborative Sciences Center for Road Safety (CSCRS)
A report that shares results from a project that explored micromobility safety, especially as it relates to e-scooters.
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Benchmarking Bike Networks

Source: League of American Bicyclists
Describes the importance of safe bicycle infrastructure and connected bicycle networks in increasing the safety and accessibility of bicycling as a transportation and recreational option.
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New 435-Mile Walking Route Around Prince Edward Island, Canada

Source: Food & Wine
Describes The Island Walk, a new 435-mile walk around the perimeter of Prince Edward Island that includes a mix of coastal sections, historic trail, dirt roads, and peaceful streets.
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How the Philippines Built 500km of Bike Lanes in 9 Months

Source: World Bank Blogs
Reports how the Philippines allocated more than $22 million for active mobility infrastructure during the pandemic and built almost 500 kilometers (311 mi) of bike lanes in 9 months.
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How the Dutch Delivered a Traffic Safety Revolution

Source: CityLab
Discusses research focusing on how The Netherlands worked to change a traffic fatality rate that was almost as bad as that of the US in 1970 to now having one of the lowest rates in the world.
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