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Smart Bylaws Guide – Transit-Supportive Land Uses –
Active Transportation
The terms “active transportation” and “active living”
refer to mobility systems that integrate physical activity into
everyday life. Key to promoting active lifestyles is the
design of communities to encourage pleasant and accessible routes
for non-motorized transportation. Municipalities are turning
to active transportation strategies to decrease traffic congestion
and air pollution, and promote citizen well-being and vibrant
mixed-use communities.
Active transportation is a core component of an integrated,
sustainable transportation network.
Go for Green
Go For
Green Active Living & Environment Program
Institute of Transportation Engineers
The Institute of Transportation (ITE) Technical Conference in
2003 included a special session on active transportation featuring a
partnership between the transportation and health care professions.
The ITE now hosts a website of active living- and
transportation-related links. These links include descriptions
of projects that have won pedestrian awards, and articles about
bicycling, transportation policy, land use and the
transportation-health connection:
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