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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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The Every Body Walk! Collaborative and America Walks are excited to host its 2nd National Walking Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28-30, 2015. The Summit is the only national meeting that brings together the multiple supporters, allies, and disciplines working to increase walking and making our communities safer, attractive and accessible for walking. Please click here to get more information about the Summit or email America Walks’ Program Manager, Susan Lyon at slyon@americawalks.org
The Summit Program Committee is seeking individuals and groups to actively participate in the Summit. We are looking for sessions that will:• Emphasize action-oriented and results-driven policies, best practices and programs• Share Stories of participants’ work to improve conditions that increase the walkability of and promote walking in local communities.• Engage attendees in active participation and development of new ideas and innovative approaches• Participate in a unique active conference setting with mobile tours and walking sessions
