Simply defined, Active Transportation includes any method of travel that is human-powered, but most commonly refers to walking and bicycling. The goal of this website and campaign is to provide the resources, suggestions and information you need to make Active Transportation a regular part of your day.

This initiative comes partly in response to the increasingly sedentary lifestyles Americans are leading, and more importantly, to the resulting health and quality of life issues. Using active modes of transportation like walking and bicycling can help you become more active and fulfill the recommended activity levels for weight loss, maintenance or health benefits (See Key Recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines).

Statistics show that only a quarter of Americans currently achieve the recommended physical activity levels, while about half accumulate some activity, but not enough to reap health benefits. The remaining 25 percent are completely inactive (CDC). Walking or bicycling for transportation is one convenient way to work in daily physical activity.

Check out the Walking and Bicycling sections for more information, including benefits, statistics, ideas for community change and how to incorporate these activities into your daily routine.