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Want to know more? Here are links to great sites, organizations, publications and government documents related to our work. Take a look around for further information about walking, biking, parks, trails, urban planning, public spaces and more.
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Active Transportation
 Alliance for Biking & Walking
Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation
UBC's Active Transportation Collaboratory
Carfree Cities : Works to promote carfree cities and alternative transportation methods.
Centre for Sustainable Transportation : The center was established to lead the development of sustainable transportation in Canada.
Citizens for Sensible Transportation : An organization which works to educate citizens about all types of transportation issues and alternatives.
Coalition for Active Living : A Canadian action group which includes more than 100 organizations who are committed to improving physical activity and its infrastructure in all types of environments.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) : A modal administration within the U.S Department of Transportation which works to support public transportation systems throughout the U.S.
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy : An organization which promotes environmental sustainability and fights poverty, pollution and oil dependence.
National Center for Bicycling & Walking : A program of the Bicycle Federation of America created to promote healthy, walkable and bikable communities.
Pedbikeimages.org : PBIC works to improve community walkability and bikability through promoting these transportation methods.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Publications : A list of publications to provide individuals with valuable pedestrian and bicycling resources
Victoria Transport Policy Institute : A research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems.
The Trust for Public Land : Is a national, U.S. based non-profit organization that works to conserve land and ensure liveable communities for many years to come.
Urban Transportation Showcase Program : UTSP is an initiative taken by Transport Canada under the Canadian governments Action Plan on Climate Change.
US Department of Transportation and Bureau of Transportation Statistics : RITA is an association that works to coordinate the U.S. Department of Transportation's research programs.
Transportation Association of Canada : TAC is a national association that works to promote safe, effective and environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
Transportation for Liveable Communities : A volunteer-based advocacy group located in Hamilton, Ontario that works to promote and build sustainable, active transportation methods.
Victoria Transport Policy Institute : A research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportation problems.
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Car Free Sundays/Ciclovia
Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market
Seattle's Summer Streets
New York City Summer Streets
Chicago Open Streets
San Francisco Sunday Streets
Portland Sunday Parkways
World Health Day 2010 – World Health Day 2010 focuses on the adverse health effects of urbanization and the associated campaign is 1000 Cities 1000 Lives promoting car free days around the world.
Car Free Days – A blog dedicated to promoting car free days in the United States
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Cycling Advocacy
Toronto Cyclists Union
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Bicycle Transportation Alliance : A non-profit membership organization working to promote bicycling and improve bicycling conditions in Oregon and South West Washington
Vélo Québec : A non-profit organization that works to build cycling as a prominent aspect of Quebec and its culture.
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Parks and Trails
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association : A national voluntary-sector organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation services as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Their members are parks and recreation professionals represented in over 2,600 communities in Canada.
International Federation of Park and Recreation Administration : A federation that works to promote parks, recreation and open spaces.
Ontario Parks Association : Established to enhance civic beautification and protect parks, open spaces and the natural environment.
Rails to Trails Conservancy : Create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.
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Public Health
Alberta Centre for Active Living : Promotes physical activity through evidence based research and activity.
Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance : CAHPERD is a charitable organization which works to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality physical and health education.
Canada's Food Guide : Program created by Health Canada to help Canadians educate themselves about healthy eating.
Canadian Health Network : A government agency which works to protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation, and action in public health.
Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy : The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program supplies decision makers with cutting-edge research and policy ideas for improving the health and prosperity of cities and metropolitan areas.
Health Canada : A department of the Canadian government focused on health issues.
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada : A volunteer-based charity which works to eliminate heart disease and stroke.
Ontario's Ministry of Health Promotion : A ministry of the Ontario government which helps to promote healthy, active living across the province.
Ontario Physical and Health Education Association : Ophea supports school based education through advocacy and quality programs.
Physical Activity @ Work : A program run by the Alberta Center for Physical Activity which promotes physical activity in the workplace.
Public Health Agency of Canada : An agency of the Canadian government working to conserve and improve public health.
The Business Case for Active Living at Work : An initiative undertaken by Health Canada that is working to improve physical activity levels across Canada.
The Evergreen Foundation : Evergreen works to bring communities and nature together to create sustainable, healthy communities.
World Health Organization : The directing authority of controlling and co-ordinating health within the United Nations system.
World Leisure and Recreation Association : An association dedicated to improving leisure and its service to human growth and development.
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Public Spaces
Ecology Action Centre : Based out of Nova Scotia, EAC is an activist organization working to build a healthier, more sustainable province.
Environment Canada : A Department of the Government of Canada which works to preserve Canada's natural environment and conserve its resources.
Great Streets : An organization which works to create great streets across the U.S.
Project for Public Spaces : A central hub in the placemaking movement. PPS uses a variety of methods to create great communities and beautiful public settings.
The Trust for Public Land : A national, U.S. based non-profit organization that works to conserve land and ensure liveable communities for many years to come.
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Walking Advocacy
iCANwalk- Walk and Bike More - drive less!: CANwalk promotes walking and community walkability across Ontario. Our aim is to encourage active transportation - walking, biking, in-line skating, skateboarding - instead of traveling by car, for short trips. With your help we can reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions by 70 tonnes, improve air quality, and create a greener, healthier community.
Canada Walks
America Walks : A national coalition of advocacy groups which works to promote walkable communities across the U.S.
Colorado Walks : Colorado Walk's works to promote walking as a fitness activity and method of transportation by creating pedestrian friendly communities across Colorado.
Perils for Pedestrians : A monthly Television series promoting awareness of the issues affecting the safety of people who walk and bike.
Walk Arlington : An initiative of Arlington County that promotes walking as a form of active transportation.
Walk Boston : An initiative of the state of Massachusetts that promotes walking as a form of active transportation.
Walkable Communities, Inc. : An organization out of the U.S. formed to help all types of communities to become more walkable.
WalkON : A partnership of regional health networks aimed at improving the walkability of cities across the southern regions of Ontario.
Walk San Diego : A regional grassroots organization dedicated to making communities more walkable.
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