Bicycling and Walking in the U.S., 2007 Benchmarking Report

The Alliance Benchmarking Project is an on-going effort to collect and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states and at least the 50 most-populated U.S. cities. This first biennial report, released August 29, 2007, reveals data on bicycling and walking throughout the U.S. including: bicycling and walking levels and demographics; bicycle and pedestrian fatalities; bicycle and pedestrian policies and provisions; funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects; bicycle and pedestrian staffing levels; written policies on bicycling and walking; bicycle infrastructure including bike lanes, paths, signed bike routes, and bicycle parking; bike-transit integration including presence of bike racks on buses, bike parking at transit stops, and hours per week that bicycles are allowed on train; and public health indicators including levels of obesity, physical activity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The report is full of data tables and graphs so you can see how your state or cities stacks up. Inside you will find unprecedented statistics to help support your case for increasing safe bicycling and walking in your community

Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to [John Muir], 1880 Mar [31?].

[4]is still living at Hamilton he writes home quite frequently telling us how well and happy he is – although still lame. April will bring around another birth day for you [Dear?] John what need we have to improve the precious moments as they carry us down the stream of time. I hope you are well and I am still hoping to meet you again on the shores of time Will be glad to hear from you Wishing you much happiness with tenderest love from Mother00897[1]Portage March 31 1880Dear JohnI very gladly received your letter of arrival in San Fran — I had feared that some evil had befallen you in that land of many dangers, as you were long in writing than usual, but our ever faithful and covenant-keeping God has preserved you in midst of many trials and dangers, and even gave you many friends that showed you no little kindness, although you were in a land of strangers, how much we have to be thankful for, [Page 2][2]Joanna and I have spent the winter here by ourselves — her health still improves and so does her eyesight, she is now able to read and sew she wishes to send her kindest regards to you and hopes you will send her the Bulletin you talked of. we would all like to see some of your writings. Mary came home at Christmas and made a visit when she went home Anna went with her and is still at Phillips. Daniel came home on the 12th of this month and spent a [3]week with us, when he left us he intended to go to Nebraska in two weeks, taking a man with him and a car load of [animals?] and other things to begin his farm with – he intended to take his own family out in the fall, he has three little girls and has named one of them for Sarah – David and his family are well, he is still tugging away in the store busy as ever. Sarah came home while Dan was home and is more like herself again they are all well — Margt. & John R & family are well he intends going to Nebraska this summer — — Your fathe

Letter from Mother [Ann Gilrye Muir] to [John Muir], 1880 Mar [31?].

[4]is still living at Hamilton he writes home quite frequently telling us how well and happy he is – although still lame. April will bring around another birth day for you [Dear?] John what need we have to improve the precious moments as they carry us down the stream of time. I hope you are well and I am still hoping to meet you again on the shores of time Will be glad to hear from you Wishing you much happiness with tenderest love from Mother00897[1]Portage March 31 1880Dear JohnI very gladly received your letter of arrival in San Fran — I had feared that some evil had befallen you in that land of many dangers, as you were long in writing than usual, but our ever faithful and covenant-keeping God has preserved you in midst of many trials and dangers, and even gave you many friends that showed you no little kindness, although you were in a land of strangers, how much we have to be thankful for, [Page 2][2]Joanna and I have spent the winter here by ourselves — her health still improves and so does her eyesight, she is now able to read and sew she wishes to send her kindest regards to you and hopes you will send her the Bulletin you talked of. we would all like to see some of your writings. Mary came home at Christmas and made a visit when she went home Anna went with her and is still at Phillips. Daniel came home on the 12th of this month and spent a [3]week with us, when he left us he intended to go to Nebraska in two weeks, taking a man with him and a car load of [animals?] and other things to begin his farm with – he intended to take his own family out in the fall, he has three little girls and has named one of them for Sarah – David and his family are well, he is still tugging away in the store busy as ever. Sarah came home while Dan was home and is more like herself again they are all well — Margt. & John R & family are well he intends going to Nebraska this summer — — Your fathe

Fathers and Child Welfare: Stories of Men’s Everyday Lives and Service Experiences

This volume of stories from fathers involved with child welfare services acts as both a stand-alone document and a companion document to the research reports on father’s life experiences and child welfare service experiences. This volume is intended for multiple audiences including child welfare service providers, community organizations working with men, students and instructors interested in men’s issues, and fathers. This volume of stories may be useful for teaching purposes, service provision decisions, and general interest