Ten years ago, the city of Dallas, Texas released a visually impressive, 76-page bicycling master plan. An official overview of the plan proclaimed it to be “community-driven” and “innovative.” It named the many agencies and… Read More »People don’t ride bikes on master plans
AHPI Intern Perspective In 2020, 93,000 Americans died from drug overdoses, according to the CDC. That’s 30% more than 2019. These deaths highlight the trend of increasing overdose deaths over the last decade, and indicate… Read More »The Opioid Epidemic: Harm Reduction is the Path Forward
Finally! Cities are beginning to recognize the many public health benefits of developing a strong bicycling culture, and some are starting to make bigger investments in bike infrastructure. And more federal money for these investments may be… Read More »Advantages of Shared-use Paths in Urban Neighborhoods
AHPI Intern Perspective Suicide is the second leading cause of death among all young people 10 to 24 years old. Like other particularly vulnerable groups such as rural, Indigenous, and Black youth, LGBTQ youth are among… Read More »Mental Health Among LGBTQ Youth