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Some more ideas from across the UK and around the world
THE ACTIVE LIVING LEADERSHIP ( USA)
www.activelivingleadership.org
Promoting policies, programs and places that support healthy community environments and enable active living and healthy eating to improve the health, well-being and vitality of communities.
ARGYLL & CLYDE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT PROJECT ( UK)
Using Sustainable Action Grant Funding to appoint a sustainable transport coordinator for a partnership initiative involving the Council and NHS Argyll and Clyde, the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Association of Community Councils.
WALK-IT-BUNBURY (AUSTRALIA)
www.dpi.wa.gov.au
Campaign to encourage adults to walk at least 30 minutes a day.
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION NATIONAL CENTRE - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH ( UK)
www.bhf.org.uk
The centre was established in Loughborough, Leicestershire, in April 2000 to provide advice, help and support to people and organisations involved in promoting physical activity.
SUSTRANS
www.sustrans.co.uk
Sustrans works on practical projects so people can choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment too. Projects include the National Cycle Network, Active Travel, Safe Routes to School and Liveable Neighbourhoods.
CYCLE INSTEAD (AUSTRALIA)
www.dpi.wa.gov.au/cycling
Western Australia's Department of Planning and Infrastructure's campaign to promote cycling as an enjoyable and viable transport alternative aims to reposition cycling in the public mindset as a legitimate means of day-to-day transport.
THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ( USA)
www.ncppa.org
The Coalition's mission is to unite the best public, private, and industry efforts into collaborative partnerships that will inspire and empower all Americans to lead more physically active lifestyles.
GREAT WALK 2005 ( UK)
www.great-walk.org
Last year's Great Walk was one of the biggest charity fundraising events of the year. It involved a series of sponsored walking events for people of all ages and abilities, and has inspired similar campaigns across the UK.
10,000 STEPS (AUSTRALIA)
www.10000steps.org.au
A free programme that encourages communities, workplaces and individuals across Australia to increase their physical activity by walking 10,000 steps every day.
LIVING STREETS ( UK)
www.livingstreets.org.uk
www.livingstreetsscotland.org.uk
Living Streets encourages people to take to public thoroughfares on foot.
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