By Hans Villarica New research from U. Wisconsin projects the benefits of active transport in terms of improvements in air quality and physical fitness PROBLEM: Biking is a cost-effective, eco-friendly way to commute. But what are the health-related ...
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Study Finds Biking, Walking Save Lives
While 10 percent of trips in the US are by bike or foot, 13 percent of traffic fatalities are bicyclists and pedestrians. Biking and walking receive less ...
Biking to Work? Here's Some Loot for Your Commute
With big cities around the US and Canada celebrating Bike to Work Day, we want to remind you of the joys of pedal-based transport. Not only is it a path to a healthier lifestyle, but it's fun and economical. So with gas prices and temperatures on the ...
Biking to work now cool way to commute
"Everyone used to bike in high school. I just never stopped." People wait for the bus in front of Grant McEwan while a commuter rides by on her bicycle. ...
Biking may be harmful to women's sexual health, study says
Researchers have already linked biking and erectile dysfunction. However, according to a recent study, biking may also be hazardous to women's sexual health. Yay, equality! The study measured the numbness, soreness and sensations felt "down there" by ...
Bike to Work Day: Experience biking's benefits
Cyclists wait at a stoplight on Market Street during last year's Bike to Work Day. The 16th annual event is next Thursday, and could put you on a path to ...
Biking to Work Saves Money, Health & Environment
This week is Bike to Work Week, which in the past has proven to be a very successful campaign to engage commuters into cycling to and from their jobs instead of taking a pollution-full version of transportation like car or bus. ...
Biking to work boosts health and profits: Dutch survey
THE HAGUE (AFP) - Travelling to work by bike is both good for your health and can boost a company's profits, the Dutch transport ministry said Monday. ...
Columbus residents enjoy the benefits of biking to work on Fall Line Trace
What: Columbus Fall Line Trace, an 11-mile asphalt biking and walking trail Where it goes: The trail begins at the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge and ends at Psalmond Road. When you can use it: After 5 am and before 11 pm Facilities and parking: There ...
Save on fares by biking to school, say some
Having private transport might burn a hole in your pockets, but this might not be the case especially with the increase in bus and train fares. ...
Large biking/pedestrian study put on hold
The city of Bismarck is bringing back a small pilot project to improve bicycling routes in the city in 2012, but shelved a larger $100000 master biking/pedestrian study for the two cities this week. Bismarck City Commissioner Mike Seminary, ...