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Walking school buses given the green light (Auckland City Scene)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 01:28
Council News - from City Scene
Walking school buses given the green light (Auckland City Scene) - Web page
Auckland City Council aims to address safety issues by building a better pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure in order to encourage more people to choose walking and cycling as safe and sustainable transport options.
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Auckland
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Local government
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school access
walking school bus

Michigan County uses internet to encourage fitness

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:59
Link to article - internet to encourage fitness - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The article relates the use of the Internet by the Marquette County Health Department in Michigan to encourage physical fitness among residents in the area
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News items
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
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physical fitness
internet

Older residents meet city's challenge in walking shoes (New York)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 03:10
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An article on a New York City Government programme to promote healthy habits and physical activity among older people
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News items
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North America
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health promotion
physical fitness

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