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Submitted on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 15:03 by margo pedroso

Congressional Update: Progress on Spending Bills; Concerns on Automated Vehicles Bill

We’re nearing the end of September, which means it is time for Congress to reach resolution on the annual appropriations process. By September 30, Congress must either pass funding bills for the various federal agencies or extend them through a continuing resolution.

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Submitted on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 17:59 by Margaux Mennesson

Traffic Gardens to Teach and Inspire Kids

This guest blog post was written by Tiffany Lam, research adviser.

Some schools are experimenting with traffic gardens like the one pictured above. Photo: Fionnuala Quinn/Bureau of Good Roads

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Safe Routes to School Messaging for Pros

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Frequent Routes to Funding

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Putting the "Safe" in Safe Routes to Parks

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Submitted on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 12:01 by margo pedroso

Shuster Proposal Sets Stage for Transportation Reauthorization

Earlier this week, Rep. Shuster (R-PA), the current chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released an Infrastructure Discussion Draft. He is hoping it will prompt discussion on how to address the continual shortfall of funding in the Highway Trust Fund.

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Safe Routes to Parks Walk Audit Toolkit

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Submitted on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 00:13 by Margaux Mennesson

It Doesn't Take as Long as You'd Think!

According to a recent study from Penn State, most people say they don’t walk or bike to work because they don’t have time and that it would just take too long. The same study debunks that claim!

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Submitted on Fri, 07/06/2018 - 11:04 by margo pedroso

State Report Cards: A Tool to Improve TAP in Your State

Last month, the Safe Routes Partnership released the 2018 version of Making Strides: State Report Cards on Support for Walking, Bicycling, and Active Kids and Communities. The report cards rank states on their policy approaches on a range of areas, including Complete Streets, school siting, physical activity planning, and more.

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Percentage of Deaths Associated With Inadequate Physical Activity in the United States

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