Metroped Inc - P.O. Box 7244 -  Alexandria, VA - 22307-0244
Metroped is a privately funded non- profit corporation

 

OUR MISSION Metroped is a proponent and information source for issues outside the scope of mainstream fitness, health and neighborhood area advocacy. We are particularly concerned with negative impact of  infrastructure, public policy, and design that, either by omission or intent, acts as an impediment to exercise and physical activities.     WILLINGNESS TO WALK  -  IMPACT OF TIME versus DISTANCE    It's not just distance -  time is also a factor in peoples willingness to leave the car NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR TRAILS Low cost, high impact walkable community resource LESS ADDRESSED PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS   Public policy impediments to pedestrian and bicyclist activity not typical addressed by mainstream advocacy.  STONE-FACED SIDEWALK SURFACES   Many cosmetic cobblestone sidewalk surfaces are likely at variance with ADA Accessibility Surface Guidelines  SAFE CROSSINGS CAMPAIGN     Advocacy for the less addressed  bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure problems in aging  economically challenged metropolitan areas  SKATE LEGAL INFORMATION RESOURCE   Providing  information for communities considering on-street adult fitness skating.  WALKDC  Legacy files for Metro Washington DC pedestrian advocacy organization  START POINTS COMPREHENSIVE CONCEPT LIST   Sample comprehensive list of  walk, jogging, bike and skate start points in a municipal area. This Washington D.C. Metro area demonstration lists parking, restroom and trail information for many otherwise unpublished assets. THE PUBLIC RESTROOM INITIATIVE     Advocacy for the many people who hesitate to participate in fitness activities that puts them out of range of toilet facilities. AMERICAN RESTROOM ASSOCIATION       potty parity Promotes the greater availability of clean, safe, well designed modern public restrooms. THE SOUTH ALEXANDRIA ADVOCATE   Community support for narrowly focused local pedestrian and bicyclists issues  Yoga - Local area resource and discussion  Martial Arts - Kenpo & Tai Chi    Woodlawn Trail Pedestrian Access  Belle Haven Country Club Trail/Sidewalk Advocacy Support Page   Paul Spring Steam Valley Connector Trail Proposal    Huntley Meadows North Edge Neighborhood Connector Trail Proposal   Hollin Hall Senior Center Volunteer Computer Support Hollin Hall Senior Center Volunteer Class Support   Westgrove Park Trail & Path Advocates Support Page   Huntington Stream Valley Connector Trail   Huntington Route 1 Intersection CrosswalkI Street Greenway  Fairfax Cycling  Mount Vernon Skate Loop     Route #1 Corridor Monorail FAQ  Fairfax County Residential Parking Restrictions   Metroped is a member of, has been endorsement by, or received supported from the America Walks  American Restroom Association  The International Inline Skate Assoc - Government Committee The World Toilet Organization    Digestive Disease National Coalition Restroom Association of Singapore  See page 9    Virginia Bicycle Federation  Coalition for Smarter Growth  Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities Supplemental Index