Study: Good Bike and Ped Infrastructure Actually Makes Neighbors Healthier

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By Angie SchmittMar 26, 2019, 3:44 pm167 pts
Living near safe, high-quality biking and walking facilities actually improves people’s health, according to a new study that found a direct link between urban active transportation infrastructure and increased exercise. The study, published in the journal of Preventative Medicine, examined a random group in…

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