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Study Cites Health Benefits of Urban River Parkways
WEBThe report attempts to address the degree to which creating and maintaining places for respite and recreation improves health. These efforts are aligned with the intentions of the Olmsted Brothers and Bartholomew & Associates, who in 1930 envisioned a Los Angeles surrounded by a coordinated system of easily accessible and connected …
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The Power of Trails for Promoting Physical Activity in Communities
WEBThe Power of Trails for Promoting Physical Activity in Communities. Promoting physical activity among children and adults is a priority national health objective in the United States. Regular physical activity lowers the risk of chronic diseases and is an important strategy for reversing the obesity epidemic. by Active Living Research.
Improving Public Health through Public Parks and Trails
WEBSynopsis. To improve the health and lives of all Americans, community leaders, decision makers, researchers, public health professionals, and park and recreation professionals have been working together to promote the public health benefits of parks and trails. Active Living Research, funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson …
Health Benefits of Trails
WEBDoes access to trails really lead to healthier communities? According to research the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, according to a study released in 2014 by the American Journal of Public Health, there is a direct and significant measurable correlation between how close people live to biking and walking infrastructure and the …
STEP IT UP! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote …
WEBSTEP IT UP! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities . The Call to Action provides strategies that communities can use to support walking, which we hope will result in long-lasting changes to improve the health and health care of Americans today and of the generations that follow.
Mental Health Benefits of Trails
WEBAfter that 20 minutes outdoors participants had an average drop of 21.3% in the stress hormone cortisol. More anecdotally, countless studies show people self-reporting reduced stress, clearer thought patterns, more optimism, and an overall heightened sense of wellbeing after being outdoors. This data is also not reflective of any specific
Urban Nature for Human Health and Well-Being
WEBUrban Nature for Human Health and Well-Being . A research summary for communicating the health benefits of urban trees and green space. This report summarizes some of the most prominent research related to nature and public health to help urban natural resource professionals, urban planners, architects, educators, health …
The Health Benefits of Motorized Trail Riding
WEBThe Health Benefits of Motorized Trail Riding. Trail Riding promotes physical activity in those who might otherwise forego exercise altogether. All physical activity is beneficial. by Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) The Government recommends targets for exercise in order to remain healthy. It is advised to take either 150 minutes of moderate
Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide
WEBThree Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide. With the emphasis being put on the physical benefits, there are so many things that people overlook when it comes to the benefits of hiking, such as losing weight, becoming more attuned with nature, and finally, refining your affinity towards survivalism and self-reliance.
Mountain Biking as a Means to Encourage Public Health and …
WEBThis manuscript explains how mountain biking is related to public health and the issues underlying trail access in the United States. The author argues that public health organizations at local, state, and national levels should be advocates for mountain bike trail access. Attached document published August 2017. 579 views • posted 12/22/2020.
Impact of Trails Hub
WEBSuccess Stories of the Impacts of Trails. Assessing the Economic Impact and Health Effects of Bicycling in Minnesota This project estimated the economic impact of the bicycling industry and events in Minnesota, estimated bicycling infrastructure use across the state, and assessed the health effects of bicycling in the Twin Cities metropolitan …
Why Trails Matter: Trails and Greenways Promote Health
WEBTrails and greenways are often seen narrowly when it comes to their benefits. People tend to focus on the recreational or environmental aspects of trails and greenways, failing to see the big picture—the total package of benefits that a trail or greenway can provide to communities, including public health, economic, transportation benefits, and …
Physical Activity Facilities Have Economic as Well as Health …
WEB1. The economic impact parks and recreational areas have on home prices depends on how far the home is from the open space, the size of the open space and the characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood. 2. Open space in urban areas will increase the level of economic benefits to surrounding property owners more than open space in …
Why Are Good Trails Important
WEBTrails support an active lifestyle that improves health. Physical activity helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer and depression. An increase in physical activity can save millions in health care spending. Physical activity also reduces stress and improves mental health. Trails are exceptionally well suited
Get Your Tail on the Trail
WEBThe Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) has partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) to create the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. This program is being nominated for the Trails for Health Award because it connects people to the opportunities along the 165-mile D&L Trail while increasing …
Valuing Bicycling’s Economic and Health Impacts in Wisconsin
WEBThis chapter quantifies the impact of such activity on the state’s economy in terms of output and employment. Bicycle recreation currently supports more than $924 million in economic activity in Wisconsin, of which nearly $533 million is direct impact occurring annually. Of the combined impacts, more than $535 million is attributable to
New York: Parks & Trails New York
WEBParks & Trails New York (PTNY) is New York’s leading statewide advocate for parks and trails. The PTNY is dedicated to improving the health, economy, and quality of life of all New Yorker's through the use and enjoyment of green space since 1985.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI): Part 1 (The What and …
WEBThe definitions of "equality and justice" are tied together. The definition of equality is “allocating resources to make sure everyone has access to the resources and opportunities.”. The definition of justice is “directly dismantling barriers to resources and opportunities in society so that all individuals in communities can live a full
The Benefits that Trails Provide to Communities
WEBTrails and greenways are places that help us be in the moment. They are not strictly utilitarian or perfunctory, they are places of regeneration and peace. Even in a crisis, especially in a crisis, we need that. As outdoor author Philip Ferranti put it, these places grant us "freedom from the artificial." Walking on a trail, peddling a bike or
Evidence of Many Varieties of Economic Benefits Linked to Trails
WEBIn Lincoln, Nebraska: “Per capita annual cost of using the trails was $209 ($59 construction and maintenance, $150 equipment and travel). Per capita annual direct medical benefit of using the trails was $564. The cost-benefit ratio was 2.94, which means that every $1 investment in trails for physical activity led to $2.94 in direct medical
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