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ACHD Wants Your Feedback
Ada County Highway District is seeking feedback on two of their bicycle/pedestrian plans. The two plans, located in the Whitewater/Veterans Memorial Park and Eagle Neighborhoods, are seeking to expand the accessibility to all road users. View the plans and give them your feedback at the links below!
Whitewater + VMP Neighborhood Eagle NeighborhoodThe Benefits of Walkable Neighborhoods
The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity recently published this report on the economic and health benefits of building walkable neighborhoods. This study analyzed two separate developments to asses whether walking infrastructure has a tangible impact on human health and economic growth. Read the report below!
Full ReportThe Unlikely Way E-Bikes could Transform How We Age
Fast Company recently posted this article about how electric assisted bicycles are helping seniors stay active. Exercise helps keep you in shape, and preliminary research shows that exercise can alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease.
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