Northampton Recieves Healthy Motion Award

Mon., Dec 10 The City of Northampton was one of three communities in Massachusetts to receive a 2007 Massachusetts Healthy Motion Award.

The award was granted by the Executive Offices of Health and Human Services and Transportation and Public Works.

It honors Northampton for "significant commitment to health and mobility by increasing walking and bicycling." They were impressed with our rail trails, planned rail trails, bicycle lanes, planned bicycle lanes, bicycle racks and lockers, Pace Car Program, and other efforts.

Thank you to the Northampton Transportation and Parking Commission, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee, the Mayor, City Council, Department and Board of Public Works, and the Office of Planning and Development, all of whom have played a critical role in making this work possible.

Get out, get healthy-- go walk or bicycle and celebrate healthy motion.