Vélo Québec’s Programme Cycliste Averti (Aware Cyclist Program), a cycling education program for the schools, has proven its effectiveness in a pilot project according to a report by a McGill University research group.
Quebec pedestrians now have a new organization to represent them: Piétons Québec. Its mission is to champion the cause of pedestrians and work with municipalities that want to establish a walking culture.
Following the lead of Davis, California, Salt Lake City has just inaugurated the second protected intersection for cyclists and pedestrians in the entire United States.
The campaign Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities aims to make Americans aware of the benefits of walking and the importance of improving the walkability of their communities.
In the U.S., walkable downtowns are attracting more and more companies, according to a study by the coalition Smart Growth America.
