{"650552":{"#nid":"650552","#data":{"type":"news","title":"New Campus Initiative Encourages Active Transportation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta is known for being a car-centric city. A new campus\u0026nbsp;initiative\u0026nbsp;from Campus Services seeks to challenge that perception.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/move-gt\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMove Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;will encourage the\u0026nbsp;campus community to\u0026nbsp;choose\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;active,\u0026rdquo; or human-powered transportation for traveling\u0026nbsp;to, from, and around campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus\u0026nbsp;can be traversed in\u0026nbsp;twenty\u0026nbsp;minutes\u0026nbsp;on foot and is\u0026nbsp;considered\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;very walkable.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;With a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.walkscore.com\/GA\/Atlanta\/Georgia_Tech\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EWalk Score\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;73,\u0026nbsp;most errands\u0026nbsp;on campus\u0026nbsp;can be completed without the use of a car. Georgia Tech is\u0026nbsp;also\u0026nbsp;recognized by\u0026nbsp;the League of American Bicyclists as a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University, while\u0026nbsp;Atlanta\u0026nbsp;is\u0026nbsp;included on\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EBicycling Magazine\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026rsquo;s\u0026nbsp;list of the \u0026ldquo;50 Best Bike Cities.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;There are\u0026nbsp;over 120 miles of riding infrastructure\u0026nbsp;in the city, including a new protected\u0026nbsp;Light Individual Transportation (LIT)\u0026nbsp;lane on Spring Street through Tech Square.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMove Georgia Tech will\u0026nbsp;promote the efficiency of\u0026nbsp;active transportation\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;encourage\u0026nbsp;the campus community\u0026nbsp;to consider\u0026nbsp;the impact\u0026nbsp;of\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;transportation choices on\u0026nbsp;their physical and mental health and the environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Only 20% of the adult population\u0026nbsp;get\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;150 minutes\u0026nbsp;of weekly exercise recommended by the American Heart Association,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;says Caroline Dotts, interim senior director of Campus\u0026nbsp;Recreation.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;Walking to class or meetings\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;commuting by\u0026nbsp;bike\u0026nbsp;are\u0026nbsp;convenient ways\u0026nbsp;to integrate activity into\u0026nbsp;your day and\u0026nbsp;have\u0026nbsp;proven just as effective\u0026nbsp;at improving physical\u0026nbsp;and mental\u0026nbsp;health\u0026nbsp;as a structured workout.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EActive transportation\u0026nbsp;has\u0026nbsp;been found to\u0026nbsp;reduce stress\u0026nbsp;and anxiety and\u0026nbsp;increase positive mood,\u0026nbsp;but you do not have to\u0026nbsp;rely\u0026nbsp;exclusively on\u0026nbsp;an\u0026nbsp;active commute to\u0026nbsp;get\u0026nbsp;the benefits.\u0026nbsp;People who commute\u0026nbsp;using\u0026nbsp;public transportation average \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4262577\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E19 minutes of activity per day\u003C\/a\u003E, as they move\u0026nbsp;between stops and their\u0026nbsp;destination,\u0026nbsp;and enjoy the same social connectivity as\u0026nbsp;active\u0026nbsp;commuters.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalking and riding emit a fraction of the carbon emissions of driving. Georgia Tech is committed to being carbon neutral by 2050, and, as the transportation sector is responsible for 29% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, attainment of carbon neutrality will require that more members of the campus community choose sustainable transportation options.\u0026nbsp;A\u0026nbsp;2021\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2021\/02\/210208104624.htm\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Estudy\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;revealed that just swapping one car trip per day with a form of active transportation can have a significant impact on personal carbon emissions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The message of active transportation is empowering,\u0026rdquo; says Move Georgia Tech organizer Becky James. \u0026ldquo;The daily choice to walk, ride, or roll versus\u0026nbsp;drive may seem small, but it is a change that we can implement now that will not only benefit the planet but our personal health.\u0026nbsp;When you consider the potential for the collective impact of our campus community, it is exciting.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn More and Get Moving\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ESignage\u0026nbsp;throughout campus\u0026nbsp;will\u0026nbsp;provide\u0026nbsp;walking, riding, and rolling times to common destinations. Use the QR code to\u0026nbsp;learn\u0026nbsp;the most efficient route\u0026nbsp;to your destination\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;create your own route\u0026nbsp;incorporating\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.crc.gatech.edu\/tyler-brown-pi-mile\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETyler Brown\u0026nbsp;Pi Mile\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;EcoCommons, and greenspaces\u0026nbsp;throughout campus.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EVisit\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/crc.gatech.edu\/move\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMove Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;calculate\u0026nbsp;the financial and environmental impact of your current commute\u0026nbsp;and total carbon footprint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EJoin the Georgia Tech\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.lovetoride.net\/atlanta\/pages\/info?locale=en-US\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBiketober\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;workplace\u0026nbsp;team\u0026nbsp;and help the team by riding and encouraging others to ride.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDownload the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/citymapper.com\/atlanta\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECitymapper\u0026nbsp;app\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to compare\u0026nbsp;routes and\u0026nbsp;transportation\u0026nbsp;options.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ETake the online Ride Smart\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/safety\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eclass\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to learn about\u0026nbsp;riding bikes and scooters in an urban environment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EDiscover\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.hwb.gatech.edu\/active-commuting\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampus\u0026nbsp;resources\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for active commuters, such as shower locations, secure bike\u0026nbsp;parking\u0026nbsp;rooms, and bike repair and maintenance\u0026nbsp;options.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ELearn about\u0026nbsp;living\u0026nbsp;more sustainably\u0026nbsp;as a student with\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/s1.sustain.gatech.edu\/sustainable-living-guide\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESustainable Living Guide\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta is known for being a car-centric city. 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A new campus\u00a0initiative\u00a0from Campus Services seeks to challenge that perception."}],"uid":"35011","created_gmt":"2021-09-08 15:58:43","changed_gmt":"2021-09-14 13:56:18","author":"Morgan Miller","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-09-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-09-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"650620":{"id":"650620","type":"image","title":"Move Georgia Tech hopes to empower the campus community to choose active transportation.","body":null,"created":"1631212094","gmt_created":"2021-09-09 18:28:14","changed":"1631212094","gmt_changed":"2021-09-09 18:28:14","alt":"Image of Move Georgia Tech yard sign next to path with students walking.","file":{"fid":"246904","name":"IMG_4528.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_4528.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/IMG_4528.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":442468,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/IMG_4528.jpg?itok=kLy_qQq2"}}},"media_ids":["650620"],"groups":[{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBecky James\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:becky.james@crc.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ebecky.james@crc.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["becky.james@crc.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}