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Safety and local travel topic of webinars

Active Transportation and Age Friendly proponents will be interested in information aimed at developing safer travel routes
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NEWS RELEASE
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
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It’s widely known the population is aging. But how do we prepare our local transportation networks to support the mobility needs of older adults and keep them safe?  This webinar series will offer key principles for considering the safety and mobility needs for older adults.

Webinar: Age-Friendly Streets and Active Routes (Two-part, American)

Part 1 -  Monday, April 22, 1:00- 2:30 p.m. -  Register here.

Part 2 - Monday, April 29, 2:00-3:30 p.m. – Register here.

Webinar: Creating Active Routes to Everyday Destinations

Thursday, May 2, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Creating safe and convenient places for people to incorporate bicycling, walking and other forms of active transportation into daily life improves health. However, many communities lack the infrastructure that supports activity friendly routes that lead to everyday destinations and allows for safe, active transportation for regular trips. This webinar will focus on how we can expand opportunities for active transportation between home, school, work, and other everyday destinations. To read more and register click here

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