ActiveTranspo

The Partnership for Active Transportation is a coalition of groups working to increase public investment in walking and biking.

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How do you build the best separated bike lane? New designs for barriers are emerging - take a lot at the ones presented in this article, and weigh in on which could be most effective. https://t.co/thFTDMFxAd

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Register today for America Walks' webinar on Equitable Development on April 29 at 2 p.m. EDT!

This is the first in a three-part training in partnership with the... https://t.co/U1X7u0FKCm

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If you're happy and you know it? You're on a bike! The wheels on the bus going round and round? Those do not spark joy... Check out this new report measuring happiness levels across transportation modes. https://t.co/S2jMx1Hjzc

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Advertisements for cars can include a lot of hype. It is about time buses received the same treatment. Watch as Toronto transit brings the drama promoting 'The Bus'. https://t.co/cYsv5nG1qg

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London is moving forward with it's "polluter pays" policy. While the focus is on improving air quality, this radical plan presents an opportunity to revamp the city for improved multi-mobility. Learn about the policy details from the BBC. https://t.co/VQG7iCd5Xf

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Bridging the gaps in multi-modal transportation requires a more holistic approach - streets being built and adjusted to accommodate all modes of travel. See what a few speakers from this years Bike Summit had to say about that. https://t.co/uaHcJuRkHs

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Vision Zero recently held a summit in Washington, DC to improve traffic safety; from earlier education to adjusting speed limits. Read on for some of the key takeaways! https://t.co/w82DIHZrnp

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Put in the path and people will get on bikes. New research in Vancouver found that residents increased their physical activity once a nearby bike path was completed. https://t.co/UN4mr50w1y

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In a recently published article, researchers used big data (deep learning and computer vision) to analyze google map views of individual properties and study gentrification that is well... https://t.co/hievSsy5No

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This article measures the potential of increasing bike share to bolster transit. Either way, whatever can get lone riders out of their cars is good for traffic and good for our health. Learn more about the impacts of bike share from this Curbed article. https://t.co/JsbL6a26wn

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Bike lanes running between the bus and those using it? A Portland design is facing mixed reviews over its efficacy and safety. Bike Portland has the scoop on the design--and the mixed reviews. https://t.co/zQgyRRIDHD

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Need a new bike? A landlord in Baltimore will give you one when you sign the lease! As active... https://t.co/3bnhfgty6b

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Breaking car culture in NYC, City Council Speaker is calling for more bike and bus lanes in addition to car-free streets. Learn more about his proposal from Streetsblog. https://t.co/eSe0sNcN1S

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How can a public commitment to multi-mobility can pair up with private enterprise? Chicago is testing that answer by bringing in more bikes via a partnership between Lyft and the city. https://t.co/PCvwIqWBJO

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200 years of cycling in the city. As bike improvements continue to spark controversy, see how the NYC biking scene has evolved through women's liberation, civil rights and inequality movements, and what that can mean for the future of mobility. https://t.co/n55GfKZ1s6

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The biking capital of the world is switching to electric. Will this Dutch trend be picked up around the globe? Learn more about the Netherlands investment in e-bikes. https://t.co/kWvuMXvMw1

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Go for a walk! This research found that even a 5 minute dose of "green exercise" can benefit your workday. Now you can justify a quick jaunt outside the office with this research. https://t.co/tlVvRvwh74

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Just now celebrating it's first birthday, the Dallas DOT is taking some baby steps towards better transportation. They're doing more to promote safety and multi-mobility--including pedestrian safety for schoolchildren. https://t.co/oQUUt7qybE

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While bicycle commuters wouldn't be given a check for biking (unless they're in Europe), they might be getting a tax break. Learn more about the proposed bill from Streetsblog. https://t.co/a08WGh5Rce

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Closing center city to cars is opening doors to businesses and providing cleaner air according to a recent study by Spain's second largest bank and the Madrid City Council. https://t.co/1rGwQ2Iorc