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As President Bush encourages Americans to conserve fuel, some speculate that the nation might see a renaissance in bike commuting. Andy Clark, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists, discusses the prospects with Liane Hansen.

Rich Killingsworth is convinced the suburbs are making us fat. He believes town zoning laws have created a car culture that discourages walking. Have the suburbs turned into "veal estate" fattening our children up, and what can we do about it?

Featuring Rich Killingsworth speaking about childhood obesity broadcast on local news nationwide

From the Health Desk: The Surgeon General has told us we need 30 minutes of physical activity every day. A new initiative, "Active Living by Design," is giving 25 communities small grants to find ways to make exercise more accessible. Helen Palmer reports.

People who are most at risk for being inactive and overweight lack access to pools, parks, bike paths and other activity-friendly community facilities, according to a new study.

Radio Show including an interview with Rich Killingsworth. Some say the spread out design of America's suburbs and cities contributes to obesity and other health problems. We'll hear several perspectives on the health benefits of pedestrian friendly communities.

Radio interview with Richard Killingsworth, Director of Active Living By Design, School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

New research suggests that it's not as easy to be physically active if you live in a low-income neighborhood. Host Frank Stasio speaks with Penny Gordon-Larsen, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Mark Dessauer, communications officer for the non-profit group Active Living by Design, about how where we live impacts our physical fitness. Listener call-in.

The National Center on Accessibility focuses on accessibility as it relates to recreation, parks and tourism. The site provides numerous publications and resources related to accessibility of outdoor spaces including trails, beaches, golf courses, playground, etc.

This federal agency, also known as the Architectural Transportation and Barriers Compliance Board, provides technical assistance, training, and research on accessible design. The Access Board develops and disseminates Accessibility Guidelines and Standards, which are minimum guidelines for standards issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act.