More International Resources Examples
Source: Cities
Studies the association of a newly developed walkability index with step counts of Yokohama, Japan citizens.
Read More >Source: Transport Reviews
Finds that walking-only trips account for approximately 30% trips in the analyzed cities, and the pedestrian dimension of mobility is largely underestimated if walking that involves other transportation modes is not accounted for.
Read More >Source: The Conversation
Finds that women in most cities achieve as much active travel time as men, however, by being more likely to walk and less likely to cycle, women’s access to the city is significantly limited.
Read More >Source: TheMayor.eu
Reports that Stockholm, Sweden is working on a project that will provide visualizations of the real time levels of nitrogen dioxide (NOx) and microparticles (PM10) pollutants on mobile apps to help people walking and biking plan their trips around the city to avoid the most polluted areas on any particular day.
Read More >Streetfilms: New York City Cargo Bike Revolution for Carrying Kids
Source: Treehugger
Describes a recent Streetfilms video about the increase in cargo bike use in New York City, primarily to carry children rather than cargo, and cites the challenge of parking heavier, larger cargo bikes.
Read More >The Impact of Quick and Creative Street Projects in Massachusetts
Source: Barr Foundation, The Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation
Describes innovative, rapid response pedestrian, bicycle, transit and public space projects built across Massachusetts in response to the pandemic and their impacts.
Read More >Facilities for Walking and Biking Can Increase Safety, but Intersections Still Lag
Source: State Smart Transportation Initiative
Reports on a study investigating correlation between pedestrian crashes and sidewalk gaps within the Central Florida region.
Read More >An Analysis of the Final Mile Bicycle Infrastructure Program
Source: Urban Institute
Reports on the successes and challenges of the Final Mile program which funded communications campaigns, sustained advocacy efforts, and engineering consulting in five US cities to help stimulate further investment in cycling infrastructure.
Read More >New 435-Mile Walking Route Around Prince Edward Island, Canada
Source: Food & Wine
Describes The Island Walk, a new 435-mile walk around the perimeter of Prince Edward Island that includes a mix of coastal sections, historic trail, dirt roads, and peaceful streets.
Read More >Source: World Bank Blogs
Reports how the Philippines allocated more than $22 million for active mobility infrastructure during the pandemic and built almost 500 kilometers (311 mi) of bike lanes in 9 months.
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