Dear Citizens,<\/p>\n
\nToo often in life, the best solution to an ongoing problem is not a
\ncure, but prevention. Heart and lung diseases are as preventable as
\nthey are terrible. I believe it is the responsibility of government to
\nprovide outlets to citizens who want to live healthier lives. This
\nweek, I had the pleasure to be involved in events that are helping to
\nmake Baltimore healthier.
\n
\n…<\/p>\n
All week long, Baltimore has joined cities around the country in
\ncelebration of National Bike week to promote a fit,
\nenvironmentally-friendly community. On Monday, I rode from City Hall to
\nFort McHenry with my cabinet to kick-off the week’s activities.\n<\/p>\n
\nI also announce that I have opened up the Inner Harbor Promenade for
\ncyclists for the first time. The promenade is now opened to cyclists
\nMonday to Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 6:00
\na.m. to 11:00a.m.\n<\/p>\n
\nBike to Work Week is important to the health of our city. Biking
\nimproves personal fitness. In fact, a 30-minute bike commute meets the
\nSurgeon General’s recommended minimum for exercise and burns around 250
\ncalories, whereas sitting in your car for 20 minutes burns only 25.
\nBiking to work also reduces traffic congestion and air pollution. During
\nthe summer months, we hear of Code Orange and Code Red Action Days when
\nground level ozone makes the air dangerous to breath. Single occupancy
\nvehicles contribute 20% of the pollutants that cause ground level ozone.\n<\/p>\n
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\nYour health, and the health of your friends and family, is important. I \nAs always, I am interested in what you think about our plan to make our \nSincerely,\n<\/p>\n \nSheila Dixon oldId.20070519201655446<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Citizens, Too often in life, the best solution to an ongoing problem is not a cure, but prevention. Heart and lung diseases are as preventable as they are terrible. I believe it is the responsibility of government to provide outlets to citizens who want to live healthier lives. This week, I had the pleasure … <\/p>\n
\nam committed to providing preventive measures for individuals determined
\nto live a long and prosperous life. For more information about how to
\nbe healthier, visit the Baltimore City Health Department
\nhttps:\/\/www.baltimorehealth.org\/<\/a> .\n<\/p>\n
\ncity a dynamic place to LIVE, EARN, PLAY and LEARN. Please email me
\nmayor@baltimorecity.gov your comments or suggestions.\n<\/p>\n
\nMayor
\nBaltimore\n<\/p>\n