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A key step in increasing active transportation habits and avenues\u00a0 in your community is working to increase awareness of the economical, personal health and environmental benefits of walking and biking. Submitting an op-ed to your local newspaper, magazine or television station can be a productive way to spread the word about these benefits.<\/p>\n

The American Fitness Index and ACSM’s ActivEarth Task Force<\/a> have partnered to supply an op-ed template that you can use to generate or renew interest in active transportation methods in your community. The template can be easily customized for your local community.\u00a0 Click here to download the template!\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Include stats<\/a> from the Fitness Index Rankings report\u00a0 in your op-ed.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about supporting active transportation? Check out more ActivEarth resources here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A key step in increasing active transportation habits and avenues\u00a0 in your community is working to increase awareness of the economical, personal health and environmental benefits of walking and biking. Submitting an op-ed to your local newspaper, magazine or television station can be a productive way to spread the word about these benefits. 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