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  • An older adult uses a walking stick with his left hand. He holds his grandson’s hand with his right hand.

    Active Transportation: Equitable, Sustainable and Achievable

    “The climate crisis is also a health crisis.” This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on encouraging governments to create communities focused on peoples’ physical well-being while also addressing the health of the planet. With World Health Day and Earth Day just weeks apart, we are reminded of the intersections between climate change…

  • Small Towns, Big Steps in Active Transport

    Active transportation happens when people use their own power to get from one place to another, and can include walking, biking, skateboarding, using a non-mechanized wheelchair, or snowshoeing. The benefits of active transportation are multiple; we see increases in physical activity, social connections, and mental well-being, all of which help to prevent chronic disease. While…

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