The number of lifestyle-related diseases is on the rise. However, socio-economic studies show that there is a lot to be gained by learning healthy transport habits from an early age—both in terms of fitness ratings and good spirits.

By Malene Kofod Nielsen, COWI, and Connie Juel Clausen, Municipality of Odense

Article from the Sunday Star-Times 27/09/2009

Cycling to school could play a role in fighting obesity, reducing transport emissions and alleviating traffic congestion, a new report suggests.

*School Bicycling and Walking Policies *

*[US] National Centre for Safe Routes to Schools, 2009*

A tip sheet that explores ways to approach school policies that prohibit walking or bicycling to school.

Video story showing Cycle Aware member Teresa McGuire in her commuting trip, taking her kid to college and around.