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Bike Commuting Improves Health
Biking for transportation appears more helpful in losing weight and promoting health than working out at the gym. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, "Commuting is a relevant health behavior even for those who… more »
Rail Often Better Than Air Travel for Mid-Distance Trips
Intercity rail is gaining market share from air travel on many routes between 100 and 500 miles in length. Commuters are finding that train travel can actually be faster when total travel time is considered, including passing through security, waiting t… more »
Proximity to Public Transit Boosts Home Values
According to a new study from the Center for Neighborhood Technology, property values for homes located near public transportation weathered the housing bust much better than homes without easy access. The study found that residential property values pe… more »
Public Transit More Popular with Rising Gas Prices, Job Recovery
The demand for public transportation rose in 2012 to the second highest ridership level since 1957, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association. Transit ridership grew in all areas of the U.S. and in communities of all sizes,… more »
Walkable Communities May Lead to More Exercise
A study in the journal Social Science & Medicine found that having a local grocery store in a neighborhood increased residents' physical activity an extra 5 to 6 minutes per week. And for every recreational facility available such as a park or beach… more »
Decrease In Young Drivers May Influence Transportation Infrastructure
Just over two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 were licensed to drive in 2011, noted a recent article in DCStreetsblog. That's the lowest percentage since 1963. The decrease in young drivers may have a profound influence on future inves… more »
Zoning for Residential and Mixed Land-Use May Lead to Decrease in Crime Rates
A recently study published in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review suggests that increasing residential zoning on blocks that are otherwise zoned commercial might be a viable means of reducing crime in urban areas. The study found that city blocks… more »
Nation's Worst Intersections Expose Design Deficiencies
Injuries and fatalities at intersections are often a result of intersection design that ignores the needs of all users, according to a recent report on DC Streetsblog. This is especially true for those who must walk along and across wide, fast-moving ar… more »
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