Walking and Biking on the Rise

The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that biking and walking trips have increased 25 percent since 2001. 

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is using the increase to continue his push for safe alternatives to driving. 

"By making biking and walking safer and more accessible, we’ll be able to provide Americans with more choices and help foster more active, livable communities,” LaHood said in a press release from DOT.

We will also make more prosperous communities.  As CEOs for Cities' Green Dividend calculations demonsrate, money that doesn't go to purchases of cars and gas is available for spending in the local economy.

The full report can be accessed at http://www.walkinginfo.org/15_year_report/

  

Marcella, June 25, 2010

Walking or biking to work is a great way to cut carbon emissions (and get some exercise, to boot). If you need more tips on how to green your office and work lifestyle, check out this article from Area Development: http://bit.ly/cws0bp

Link: http://areadevelopment.com

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