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  Research

This policy implementation guide was produced as an informational resource for community members, local stakeholders such as park and school officials, parents, teachers and public health advocates interested in improving opportunities for healthy living. 

  Video

An informal video on the history of jaywalking and why it is now a crime.

  Fact Sheet
Education in the Heart of a Community

Information to help communities make smart school siting decisions that support a community-centered facility for education, safe access to physical activity, and overall accessibility that improves quality of life for students and communities.

  Fact Sheet

This brief profiles four MPOs, each of which used a thoughtful and innovative approach to TAP that was ultimately beneficial to the safety of children and families on the trip to and from school. 

  Report
Recommendations for Research Plan and Product Development

This is a 15-year plan for pedestrian safety research and technology transfer. It was developed to address pedestrian safety concerns and equip professionals and other stakeholders with proper knowledge, resources, and information needed to identify problems and implement solutions related to the roadway environment. 

  Journal Article

Abstract: Over the past several decades, obesity has grown into a major global epidemic. In the United States, more than two-thirds of adults are now overweight and one-third is obese. In this article, we provide an overview of the state of research on the likely economic impact of the US obesity epidemic at the national level. 

  Fact Sheet

The Potential of Safe, Secure and Accessible Playgrounds to Increase Children’s Physical Activity was published by Active Living Reseach (a RWJF program) in February 2011. The report summarizes research on the importance of playgrounds for children’s physical activity. Some highlights of this report are:

  Report

In September 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity, a report that identifies specific actions that local governments can take to increase physical activity and improve healthy eating in communities. 

  Report
Analysis of Shorter Trips Using National Personal Travel Survey Data

This paper summarizes information on shorter trips, based on 2009 National Household Travel Survey data. 

  Report
Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health

The publication is described as providing research about the current state of physical activity in the nation and highlights organization practices and public policies to improve physical activity among children and youth. 

  Report

This report explores how dependence on automobiles and roadways has profound negative impacts on human health. 

  Report

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2010 published a set of recommendations for improving health through transportation policy. 

  Fact Sheet

The Safe States Alliance is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as the national voice in support of state and local injury and violence prevention professionals engaged in building a safer, healthier America. 

  Journal Article

Abstract: The commentary suggests two primary policy issues that must be addressed nationally. 

  Report
Preventing Violence and Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living

The publication makes a compelling case for embedding safety strategies into community efforts to promote healthy eating and physical activity. 

  Report
Status of Physical Education in the United States

The purpose of this Shape of the Nation Report is to provide current information about the status of physical education in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia in the following areas:

  Report

The report, Obesity and its Relation to Mortality and Morbidity Costs, prepared by Donald Behan and Samuel Cox of the Society of Actuaries, is a review of almost 500 research articles on obesity and its relation to mortality and morbidity, focusing primarily on papers published from January 1980 to June 2009. 

  Research

School environments that support active commuting best encourage young people’s participation in different types of physical activities. 

  Report, Research

Key takeaway:

  • The inclusion of equity as a stated goal is emerging in pedestrian and bicycle plans across the country. This report recommends that plans include more details about the process of defining equity and improving data for equity-related performance measures. 
  Research

Key takeaway:

  • The prevalence of biking and walking for transportation varies by different national datasets.