"Since half of all trips in the United States are less than four miles, we can often use two wheels instead of four. Now is an important time for us to explore more biking and walking."
"Over the past 34 years, we have worked with the 450 communities in our corridor to build out and map 1,100 miles of safe and connected greenways. Our goal is to double that number to 100 million by 2030."
"Countries like The Netherlands and Denmark rank among the happiest in the world with commutes marked less by road rage and more like joyrides. Our nonprofit is here to help you lower costs and improve your health through increased biking and walking."
Rising gas prices are straining budgets, prompting a need to reduce fuel purchases. Many trips in the U.S. are short enough to bike or walk instead of driving. The East Coast Greenway Alliance promotes safe biking and walking routes, having developed 1,100 miles of greenways over 34 years. The goal is to double annual bike rides and walks to 100 million by 2030. Observations from Europe highlight the benefits of increased biking and walking, contributing to happier communities and improved health.
Read at Streetsblog USA
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]