Category: Walking

Being a nationwide nonprofit that advances secure, equitable, accessible, and fulfilling communities, supporting native advocacy is crucial. Listening to the voices of particular person communities and supporting their particular wants is the most effective and handiest strategy to enhance walkability. America Walks is proud to undertake the Walk2Connect program and proceed the wonderful on-the-ground work …

Posted Could 10, 2023 in Weblog A brand new roundup of Walkability Wins. This week we’re showcasing the motion by highlighting extra locations throughout the nation advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas. Richmond, VA Richmond metropolis council voted to get rid of parking minimums! Parking minimums dictated what number of off-street parking areas wanted primarily based on ground …

I’ve been testing the Polar Pacer Professional GPS sports activities watch. Polar state: “That is an ultra-light, new-generation sports activities watch with built-in barometer that equips athletes with superior instruments to enhance operating economic system, coaching classes and sports activities efficiency.” Learn on to search out out my ideas. Options of the Polar Pacer Professional …

Posted Could 4, 2023 in Weblog By Ruth Rosas, Program Supervisor for America Walks No sidewalk at a bus cease, Incapacity Rights Washington A few of us began driving after we may and have by no means lived life and not using a automobile. A few of us by no means had the flexibility to …

Posted Might 3, 2023 in Weblog With Creator Jonathon Stalls Be part of America Walks for a dialog with Jonathon Stalls about his guide WALK: Gradual Down, Wake Up, and Join at 1-3 Miles Per Hour. Jonathon spent 242 days strolling throughout america in 2010 and has continued to maneuver alongside 1000’s of individuals for …

For most individuals over 60, energetic life are strongly inspired. Nonetheless, in immediately’s busy world, it may be difficult to slot in common train for these with restricted mobility or different medical situations that make bodily health tough. If this sounds acquainted, don’t despair as a result of strolling is a implausible solution to keep …

I’m ticking off a listing of Scottish mountains generally known as Corbetts. There are 222 Corbetts and they’re between 2500ft and 3000ft tall. This stroll took me to essentially the most easterly Corbett, Mount Battock, through Glen Dye and Clachnaben. Path by means of Glen Dye. View of Clachnaben. Mount Battock stroll from Glen Dye …

By Ben Crowther Across the nation, governments are taking steps to retrofit their fleets with clever velocity help (ISA), a reasonable expertise that helps drivers keep posted velocity limits and drive safely. Will your group be subsequent? Earlier this month, America Walks kicked off the Safer Fleets Problem, calling on cities and cities to put …

This text a few stroll circuit to the Corbett of Beinn Bhan appeared in The Scots Journal. Corbett bagging: Beinn Bhan The excessive mountain, Beinn Bhan, is a formidable sight from a a lot travelled vacationer street in north-west Scotland.  But, as I uncover throughout a rewarding stroll, its summit seems surprisingly much less visited. …