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2011 Complete Streets Policy Analysis Report



A report produced by Smart Growth America & The National Complete Streets Coalition, which delineates and critiques the top policies, and implementation strategies, across the country. ...

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“Villaraigosa Announces Ambitious Initiative for 50 New Parks”



New exercise equipment at McKinley Avenue Park and 49th Street Park is now available to Latino children. At a ribbon cutting ceremony which took place at 49th Street Park, Mayor Villaraigosa announced the city's 50 Parks Initiative. Recreation and Parks Commission President, Barry Sanders, spoke of the need to end the injustice of unequal park distribution. With the city facing financial constraints some are apprehensive about whether Mayor Villaraigosa will be able to complete his vision for constructing these 50 new parks. ...

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“Vision Statement for a Walkable America”



America Walks is a national coalition that seeks to mobilize individuals, organizations and businesses to increase walking and walkability in America. By 2020, America Walks hopes that walking will be an activity embraced throughout America. To support a Walkable American read more about the America Walks Vision Statement and sign up for their newsletter. ...

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“Vulnerable Road User Ordinance Begins Today”



A video announcing the implementation of the Vulnerable road user ordinance in El Paso, ...

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“Vulnerable Road User Ordinance Fact Sheet”



Residents of El Paso, Texas will now face a $500 fine for violating the Vulnerable Road User Ordinance (No. 017466). ...

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“Thanks to New Complete Streets Policy, Georgia Bikes! Wins Bike Lanes on Bridge”



After enacting a Complete Streets Policy bike advocates from the organization Georgia Bikes! were able to secure two bike lanes as part of the plans for a new ...

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“Sunday Streets to Expand With Neighborhood-Oriented “Play Streets for All”



The "Play Streets for All" initiative, a collaboration between the SF Municipal Transportation Agency, Livable City, and public health organizations, will target neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA that suffer from the high rates of childhood obesity. ...

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“USDA Proposes Rules for “Competitive” Snack Foods”



Marion Nestle breaks down the USDA proposal and applauds them for the progress made towards a healthier school day for ...

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“Supporting the National Physical Activity Plan”



Strategies from the National Physical Activity Plan include provisions for active living similar to those mentioned in the National Prevention Strategy published in 2011. The National Physical Activity Plan outlines strategies that would increase physical activity in all segments of the population, with special emphasis towards the vulnerable and at-risk populations. This resolution is from the 2012 APHA policy statements adopted by the Governing Council at the 140th APHA Annual Meeting. ...

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