published Jan 2016
The Call to Action provides strategies that communities can use to support walking, which we hope will result
in long-lasting changes to improve the health and health care of Americans today and of the generations that
follow.
published Sep 2021
by
8-80 Cities
The Winter Placemaking Guide is dedicated to community leaders, policymakers and all types of community changemakers who seek to improve their surroundings during the winter season.
published Jan 2023
by
AARP
A self-service guide for assessing a community’s walkability.
published Jan 2023
by
Team Better Block,
AARP
Projects that inspire change — and improve communities for people of all ages
published Jan 2020
by
Alta Planning + Design,
California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike)
The California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) and Alta Planning + Design are excited to share this Quick-Build Guide for quickly and inexpensively creating safe spaces on our streets for people to travel by bike, on foot, on a scooter, by skateboard, or by any other low-impact, low-cost mode of transportation.
posted Sep 26, 2023
by
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
Adults living within a half mile of a park visit parks and exercise more often, but according to the 2014 State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, less than 38 percent of the U.S. population lives within a half mile of a park.
posted Jul 31, 2023
A decade after initial publication, The Third Mode author will provide an update to discuss recent accomplishments that tie into the central concept of “the third mode” including his co-founding of Citi Bike, building the Empire State Trail, and recently developing re:Charge-e for e-bikes/scooters.
published Apr 2015
The Milwaukee Method focuses on culturally-sensitive neighborhood development based on the interests of independent and institutional stakeholders. The method acknowledges that cultural workers such as artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs are critical to influencing neighborhood development.
published Nov 2020
by
Josh Adams
American Trails contributor Josh Adams recently interviewed Lawrence Simonson, who serves as the Chief Strategy Officer of the PedNet Coalition, to talk pedestrian safety, projects and obstacles, and making a difference in Missouri.
posted Oct 27, 2020
Learn about best practices in active transportation placemaking projects and programs.
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