What is Active Transportation?

Active Transportation is any form of human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling, using a wheel-chair, in-line skating, skateboarding, or using a scooter.  This can include walking to a bus stop or cycling to work or school.

How does Active Transportation help you?

Improved Health: Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer while boosting energy and mood.

Cost Savings: Eliminates or reduces expenses on gas, parking, car maintenance, and transit fares.

Lower Environmental Impact: Dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Reduced Stress: Eliminates traffic congestion headaches and provides mental health benefits.

Increased Community Connection: Enhances local safety and strengthens social ties by increasing pedestrian "eyes on the street"