Communities that are pedestrian-and bicycle-friendly promote active transportation and movement. With almost 70% of U.S. adults suffering from overweight or obesity(1), walking and biking are effective solutions to the lack of sufficient physical activity and exercise. Increased physical activity isn't the only reason that a community should make walkability and bikeability top priorities. Here are a few other reasons(2):

In order for Americans to walk and bike on a regular basis, they need the ability to do so safely and conveniently. Community leaders can support individual efforts, and create walkable/bikeable through local policy adoption. Example policy topics include bike parking, traffic calming measures (i.e. speed bumps), road design, and much more!(2)

Sources:

1) http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm, 

Sponsored by the HEAL Cities Campaigns of California, Colorado, the Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest, this webinar will cover policy and funding opportunities to enhance the pedestrian and bike infrastructure in rural and suburban cities. Specific topics will include: complete streets, safe walking to schools, walking and economic development and federal transportation funds. Speakers will include a subject matter expert and city officials from around the country.

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