Resources Emerging to Help Guide Regional Work

Submitted on Thu, 2013-02-28 13:58 by Stephanie Weber

Steph WeberThe Safe Routes to School National Partnership (National Partnership) has been working with select metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) since 2010 through the Regional Network Project, funded generously by Kaiser Permanente.

All Things Federal: Sequester, Performance Measures and MAP-21 Implementation

Submitted on Wed, 2013-02-27 10:49 by Margo Pedroso

Margo PedrosoIf the news in your hometown is similar to what I hear in Washington, DC, you are probably hearing a lot about the sequester. Back in 2011, Congress and the President agreed to reduce the federal deficit, and created the sequester as a fail-safe to force spending cuts if they couldn’t reach a deal.

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MAP-21
Congress

Why State and Federal Transportation Dollars for Safe Routes to School Matter to Los Angeles County

Submitted on Tue, 2013-02-26 13:28 by Jessica Meaney


jessica meanyIn Los Angeles County, the popular narrative says that everyone drives all the time, and transportation policy has largely reflected this social understanding. However, active transportation modes are a significant form of mobility, calling into question the truth of the dominant narrative.

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Los Angeles County
Transportation Finance

Wake County Child Pedestrian Safety Action Network Moving Forward!

Submitted on Fri, 2013-02-22 19:22 by Terry Lansdell

terry landsellThe Wake County Child Safety Action Network (WakePedNet)is a varied group of individuals who share a similar goal: to raise awareness of child pedestrian injury concerns in Wake County, North Carolina to share and plan activities, and to build greater capacity to prevent pedestrian crashes and injuries.

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NCDOT
SRTS
Wake County
Toole Design
John Rex Endowment
UNC
HRSC
WakePedNet

Supporting the Synergy of Health and Transportation Planning

Submitted on Fri, 2013-02-22 13:22 by Christy Smith

Christy SmithAs we continue to hear more about the intersection of transportation and health issues nationally, Tennessee is making a concerted effort to cultivate this important partnership. Recently, I had the opportunity to witness and participate in this collaboration. 

When there is an opportunity, jump in!

Submitted on Thu, 2013-02-14 15:53 by Christine Green

Christine GreenThe Greater Washington DC region was recently ranked in a report as #1 for congestion. I took that to mean we need to diversify -- get people out of cars on their feet, on their bikes or on transit.

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D.C.
Maryland

Director's Outlook: Every Body Walk!

Submitted on Mon, 2013-02-04 12:26 by Deb Hubsmith

Deb HubsmithDid you make a new years resolution in 2013 to be more physically active?  How about to lose weight?  Spend more time with your kids? Or do you want to get more involved with your community? 

If any one of these represent your goals, I’ve got one word for you – WALK.

The Role of Faith-Based Communities in Improving Health

Submitted on Fri, 2013-02-01 17:22 by Jay Thompson

Jay ThompsonIn the past, community churches have typically served as places of worship.  These institutions have been sustained by providing valuable contributions to communities in the areas of direct economic contributions, social services and community volunteering and education.  This highlights the expanded role of the church from the church with “four walls” to the church “witho