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San Antonio’s 3rd Annual ‘Síclovía’ & 5K Event Set for 09/28/14



In September of 2014, the city of San Antonio will host its 3rd annual open streets event---Síclovía. The event which is sponsored by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio and H-E-B will take place Sunday, September 28, 2014  from 10am-3pm along Broadway street. Prior to the start of the Síclovía, sponsors have organized a 5K run/walk, scheduled to take place the morning of Síclovía. Proceeds collected from the 5K will be used to organize future Síclovías. Early bird registration will run through August 31, 2014. For more information about Síclovía, and to register for the 5K check out the YMCA's Síclovía home ...

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Library of ‘Trails Resources’ From the National Trails Training Partnership



Checkout resources on everything from planning, to trail construction, management, and more on the National Trails Training Partnership website. ...

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Powerpoint Presentation: What is an Urban Trail?



Are you interested in getting trails for your community? Learn more about the different types of urban trails and about their benefits in this Powerpoint presentation entitled What is an Urban ...

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Library of Studies on Protected Bike Lanes



If you're looking for information on protected bike lanes, check out the People for Bikes' library on protected bike lanes. This library houses a list of studies and reports related to: The Economic Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes Why Protected Bike Lanes are Good For Everyone How People Will Use Bike Lanes Once They Are Built The Safety Benefits of Protected Lanes Citizen Support for Protected Bike Lanes Access this resource here. ...

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Call For Applications: Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program



The National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program has opened a call for applications for communities interested in developing a local recreation or conservation project. Plans for trails and more will be considered for this community led initiative. Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2014. Learn more in this blog post from the National League of Cities. Contact the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program for more ...

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CDC Report Finds Decrease in Soda Consumption Among Youth



Soda consumption among youth decreased from 2007 to 2013, according to results from the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report monitors a number of categories of health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, including alcohol and drug use, sexual behavior, diet and physical activity. Learn more about the ...

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DASH-NY Webinar on Complete Streets Projects



If your thinking about trying to get a Complete Streets policy passed for your community, checkout these webinars organized by DASH-NY. Part 1 of the Complete Streets Webinar Series provides an overview of the governing bodies behind complete streets, and discusses ways to get started with assessing one's current street landscape. Part 2 of the Complete Streets Webinar Series goes over how to secure funding for Complete Streets projects. Learn how communities worked to enact and implement Complete Streets policies in their ...

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The New Yorkers for Parks–East Harlem Open Space Index



This report created in collaboration by the New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P) and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, seeks to provide the community with important data to help residents decide where to allocate resources for open spaces. The report uses a Open Space Index (OPI) standards and compares East Harlem's existing open spaces resources to these standards. Findings indicated that East Harlem exceeded expectations for: fields, courts, play areas, community gardens, and permeable surfacing in parks. However, in comparison to OSI standards the community ranked low in active open spaces, passive open spaces, total open spaces, walking distance to parks, recreation centers, park maintenance and tree canopy coverage. Key recommendations provided in the report include: designing an ...

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Report: The Learning Connection, What You Need to Know to Ensure Your Kids Are Healthy & Ready to Learn



Healthy kids are better learners, according to the Action for Healthy Kid's Learning Connection report. In this report, you'll learn more about the positive impact that physical activity and healthy eating have on a child's ability to succeed in school. Access the report here. ...

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