[H+T--Friends] Research briefs on walking & biking to school

Greetings, I would like to share three briefs from Active Living Research<http://www.activelivingresearch.org/> featuring evidence on policies, programs, and practices that support walking and biking to school. When children can safely and easily walk or bike to school, they get more physical activity-something that can help prevent obesity and promote good health. Please let your colleagues know about these resources and contact me with any questions you might have. The Impact of State Safe Routes to School-related Laws on Active Travel to School Policies and Practices in U.S. Elementary Schools<http://www.activelivingresearch.org/node/12572> Program Practices and Demographic Factors Associated with Federal Funding for the Safe Routes to School Program in the United States<http://www.activelivingresearch.org/node/12574> Impact of a Pilot Walking School Bus Intervention on Children's Pedestrian Safety Behaviors: A Pilot Study<http://www.activelivingresearch.org/node/12580> We have many other resources too that you can use to create more active, healthy communities. Let me know if you want more information. Thank you, Debbie [Follow us on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/#!/AL_Research> [Like us on Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Active-Living-Research/333084613384441> [View our videos on YouTube] <http://www.youtube.com/user/ActiveLivingResearch> Debbie Lou, Ph.D. Program Analyst Active Living Research -- A National Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Using evidence to prevent childhood obesity and create active communities UC San Diego 3900 Fifth Ave, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92103 Ph: (619) 260-6336 Fx: (619) 260-1510 www.activelivingresearch.org<http://www.activelivingresearch.org/>