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    • BIKE

      Bicycling is fun! The benefits span from personal health to environmental health. Find safety tips and resources here.

    • WALK

      Read more about the benefits of walking, and find safety tips and resources for walking in Calaveras County today!

    • TRANSIT

      Calaveras Connect offers fixed route and Dial-a-Ride bus service Monday through Friday. Plan your trip today and find transit links and resources here…

    • SCHOOLS

      Safe Routes to School programs use a variety of strategies to make it easy, fun and safe for children to walk and bike to school.

  • Did you know?

    • A person can reduce his or her chance of being in an accident by more than 90% simply by taking public transit as opposed to commuting by car.
      Source: American Public Transportation Association. 2024. Public Transportation Facts. https://www.apta.com/news-publications/public-transportation-facts/

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      People who are in the habit of riding a bike are significantly less likely to have osteoarthritis and experience pain in their knees by age 65, compared to people who don’t bike
      Source: Aubrey, A. 2024. How To Thrive As You Age. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/20/1251561467/biking-knee-pain-longevity-arthritis

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      Physical activity contributes to prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhances brain health, and can improve overall well-being.
      Source: World Health Organization. (2024, June). Physical Activity. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

    • Brisk walking has been shown to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, increase highdensity lipoprotein, and even reduce risks of bone fracture.
      Source: Dunton, G., et al. 2006. Perceived Barriers to Walking for Physical Activity,Preventing Chronic Disease.

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  • News & Events

    • June 21, 2024

      Community Meetings 6/26 & 6/27

      We've officially kicked off the County Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan. This plan aims to identify opportunities for expanded bicycle, pedestrian, and hiking facilities. Come to one of our Community Meetings next week and provide …

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    • June 11, 2024

      Unmet Transit Needs?

      The Calaveras Council of Governments welcomes your comment on any unmet transit needs. This form is provided to solicit unmet transit needs requests and gather public opinion, suggestions, and comments regarding current public transit services. Pl…

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