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Here at DOT we support the First Lady’s efforts wholeheartedly, and we’re particularly interested in the report’s Chapter V: Increasing Physical Activity, which includes a section on “The Built Environment.”
We know that our “all-digital-all-the-time world” doesn’t always encourage us to live the healthiest lives we can. That’s why we’re working hard to make it easier for Americans to walk or bike safely in their communities. And when kids see that more adults are choosing to walk or bike, they are more likely to exercise healthier transportation options.
And walking and biking aren’t just good for our health; they’re good
for our environment, and they’re ways of getting around that Americans have said they want.
- That’s why, in March, we announced our new bicycle and pedestrian policy initiative.
- That’s why, last year, we established our Livability Principles.
- That’s why we support Safe Routes to School programs.
- That’s why we support Complete Streets .
- That’s why we’ve used TIGER discretionary funds to support projects that benefit their communities.
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https://fastlane.dot.gov/2010/05/dot-first-lady-childhood-obesity-task-force-share-goal-lets-move.htmloldId.20100512145905804