Posted 10/29/15 by
Jay Walljasper
in
Health and Wellness, Policy
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Equity, Health and Active Living, Walkability and Bikeability
Walking is a powerful tool to change the world as well as a fundamental human right. To be restrained from free movement is a denial of our liberties and a betrayal of American ideals.
Yet many disadvantaged people now think twice before traveling on foot due to dangerous traffic, street crime or a lack of stores and public places within walking distance, which heightens serious problems of poor health, limited transportation options and overall disillusionment in their communities.