https://www.sandag.org/funding/grant-programs/active-transportation
Active Transportation. At SANDAG, we believe that safe, pedestrian-friendly streets and neighborhoods are a priority. That's why we develop programs that expand active transportation opportunities—so that people can live healthier lifestyles and have more travel options. SANDAG and partners invest in active transportation projects that

https://www.sandag.org/projects-and-programs/bikeways-and-walkways/regional-active-transportation-plan
The San Diego region is an amazing place for active transportation—walking, biking, rolling, and more. In collaboration with you, SANDAG develops a Regional Active Transportation Plan to improve walking and rolling infrastructure for daily travel and recreation. This plan outlines strategies to add more transportation options, support our

https://www.transportation.gov/mission/office-secretary/office-policy/active-transportation/active-transportation
In line with the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 DOT Strategic Plan's goals on safety, climate, and equity, the Department seeks to play its part to increase the percentage of trips by transit and active transportation modes by 50% from 2020 levels.. Active transportation networks—including bike lanes, sidewalks, and multi-use trails—help create vibrant communities by providing safe, comfortable

https://www.transportation.gov/mission/health/active-transportation-and-health
Describes current trends in active transportation by mode and trip purpose for several different population subgroups, and discusses the implications for transportation planning and policy. Pucher, J., Buehler, R., Merom, D., Bauman, A. (2011). Walking and Cycling in the United States, 2001-2009: Evidence From the National Household Travel

https://www.cdc.gov/transportation/active-transportation.html
Active transportation systems connect the places where people live, learn, work, shop, and play by providing safe and convenient walking and bicycling facilities. The safety of all road users can increase as more people choose active transportation. Recommendations.

https://environment.transportation.org/education/environmental-topics/active-transportation/
In April 2021, AASHTO's Center for Environmental Excellence — in partnership with the Committee on Safety, the Council on Active Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration — hosted a three-day peer exchange on active transportation safety. Each day of the event focused on a different topic:

https://www.transportation.gov/rural/grant-toolkit/active-transportation-infrastructure-investment-program-atiip
The Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) is a new competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to construct projects to provide safe and connected active transportation facilities in active transportation networks or active transportation spines.. ATIIP projects will help improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of active

https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program
Active Transportation Program (ATP) The Active Transportation Program was created by Senate Bill 99 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking. The Active Transportation Program consolidated various transportation programs into a single program and was originally funded at about $123 million a year

https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/statewide-plans/active-transportation-plan
Active Transportation Plan 2020 and Beyond. The Active Transportation Plan 2020 and Beyond (PDF 19.1MB), is a compass for creating the future of walking, biking and rolling on or across state highways in Washington.It is used in decisions to help connect people to where they want to go, whether they use active transportation for the whole trip or just a part of it, such as the walk to a bus

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_mobility
Active mobility, soft mobility, active travel, active transport or active transportation is the transport of people or goods, through non-motorized means, based around human physical activity. [1] The best-known forms of active mobility are walking and cycling, though other modes include running, rowing, skateboarding, kick scooters and roller

https://www.railstotrails.org/resource-library/resources/active-transportation-transforms-america-report/
Active transportation is a cost-effective strategy for delivering multimodal options that serve a changing transportation landscape. All decision-makers need to do now is prioritize active transportation funding and focus that investment on strategically connecting trails, sidewalks and bike paths into a nationwide active-transportation network.

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000878
Promoting active transportation through policy, systems, and environmental change is one of the leading evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity regardless of age, racial/ethnic background, or socioeconomic status. 5 Active transportation is defined as human-powered modes of transportation such as walking, biking, skating, using mobility assistive devices such as wheelchairs and

https://environment.transportation.org/education/environmental-topics/active-transportation/active-transportation-overview/
Health and Transportation. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, transportation agencies play an important role in public health by encouraging healthy community design, promoting opportunities for physical activity by supporting active transportation infrastructure, reducing human exposure to air pollution, reducing injuries associated with motor vehicle crashes, and ensuring

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/active-transportation-program/
Minnesota is a national leader in providing practical and people-centered education related to walking, bicycling, and other forms of active transportation. Our grants aim to increase the number of people walking and biking to destinations in Minnesota.

https://transportation.org/active/
The Council on Active Transportation addresses issues related to using human-powered means of travel, which includes walking and bicycling, with or without the use of mobility aids; and may also include using other human-scaled or micromobility devices that may be electric-powered or electric-assisted, such as e-bikes and e-scooters.

https://www.transportation.gov/mission/health/physical-activity-transportation
Active transportation allows people to be active throughout the day and potentially improve their health. The connections between physical activity and public health have been widely documented. Research suggests that physically active adults "have lower rates of all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/active-transportation-program
The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals: Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking. Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users. Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve Greenhouse Gas ( GHG) reduction

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/increasing-active-transportation-and-improving-health-starts-with-bettering-built-environments
These two new reports underscore the need for federal transportation reauthorization legislation that invests in making active transportation safe, accessible and equitable. On the eve of the current law about to expire, the AHA is urging Congress to quickly pass a bill that would provide critical improvements to and increase funding for active

https://afdc.energy.gov/conserve/active-transportation
Active transportation is human-powered mobility, such as biking or walking. Active transportation directly replaces motor vehicle miles traveled, so these modes are effective at reducing vehicle emissions, bridging the first- and last-mile gap, conserving fuel, and improving individual and public health.Bicycles, electric bikes, wheelchairs, scooters, skateboards, and even walking are all

https://www.railstotrails.org/site/active-transportation/content/why-active-transportation
Why Active Transportation. Partnership for Active Transportation. About RTC. The Partnership for Active Transportation seeks to create healthy places for healthy people by supporting policies and practices. Brought to You By.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X22002025
A wider definition of active travel. Seeking to extend the scope of active travel and broaden horizons beyond walking and cycling, we tentatively offer this wider and more inclusive working definition of active travel: Travel in which the sustained physical exertion of the traveller directly contributes to their motion.

https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/about-us/policy-research/fact-sheets/physical-activity/active-transportation-fact-sheet-2019.pdf
Rates of obesity now exceed 20% in every state, with rates in 48 states above 25%; 29 states above 30%; and seven states above 35% (Figure 1).11 According to current trends, 47% of adults will be obese by 2030.12 Nearly 80% of US adults and 75% of adolescents do not get the recommended weekly amount of aerobic and strengthening activity.13,14

https://www.cdc.gov/transportation/index.html
Reduce human exposure to air pollution and adverse health impacts associated with these pollutants. Ensure that all people have access to safe, healthy, convenient, and affordable transportation. The CDC Recommendations for Improving Health through Transportation Policy gives specific guidelines for considering inclusion of public health within