Safety & Traffic
Safe Routes to School: Minimizing Your Liability Risk
-Some schools have concerns about being sued if an injury or problem arises. Fears can be largely alleviated with key facts highlighted in this article. View here.
Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety: How much pedestrian harm can we attribute to larger vehicles in the fleet?
-Pedestrian fatalities in the country have surged along with a boom of larger vehicles. This study looks at vehicle characteristics on pedestrian injury outcomes. View here.
Health & Active Living
CDC
Health Benefits of Active Travel
Education & Academic Outcomes
Mental health
Community
Smart Growth America: Divided by Design
-Uncovering the impact of transportation decisions on socio-economic and environmental landscapes. Provides recommendations moving forward. View here.
Rails-to- Trails: Active Travel in Underserved Communities
Nature: Countrywide Natural Experiment Links Built Environment to Physical Activity
-This study explores the change of moving to a more walkable environment and what impact that can have on physical activity. View here.
Tips & Tricks
New York Times: The Secret to Teaching Your Kid to Ride a Bike? Remove the Pedals.
-This Wirecutter review talks about the value of balance bikes with learning to ride. View here.