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The Active Transportation topic describes a range of resources related to the role of transportation in support of livable and sustainable communities, including multimodal transportation options such as bicycling, walking, and public transportation that help to advance public health goals.

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Recent Developments

• Forest Service Proposes Guidance on E-Bike Use
• Bicycle Friendly Businesses Recognized
• Fact Sheet Provides Resources for Complete Streets Policies at the Regional Level
• Public Transportation Industry Pledges Commitment to Passenger Health, Safety
• Connecticut DOT Announces Third Round of Community Connectivity Grants
• Grants Announced to Revitalize Bus Infrastructure
• TRB Issues Summary of Health and Active Transportation Conference
• Washington State DOT Launches ‘Safe, Healthy and Active Streets’ Program
• MassDOT Provides Funding for Shared Streets and Spaces Program
• Transportation Alternatives Program Annual Report Issued

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Key Resources

• AASHTO Transportation and Health Peer Exchange
• U.S. DOT Transportation and Health Tool
• FHWA Health in Transportation website
• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
• AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities
• AASHTO: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
• NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, National Association of City Transportation Officials
• ITE Guide: Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach
• U.S. Bicycle Route System (Adventure Cycling)
• FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
• FHWA Transportation Alternatives Program website

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