Melissa Bopp

Rocking the new shirt in support of my friends and colleagues at the CDC. Learn about how budgets cuts will put public health in jeopardy www.cdcdataproject.org

I was just starting to prep for my summer class on physical activity in diverse populations. I have used a CDC video series on health equity and the social determinants of health many times as a learning tool. Checked today and every. single. one. gone. Not a trace of them available.

Video: A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region’s riskiest bike routes A UW-led team has developed a system, called ProxiCycle, that logs when a passing car comes too close to a cyclist (four feet or less). A small, inexpensive sensor plugs into bicycle handlebars and...

Cool new tech for biking safety: A small bicycle handlebar sensor can help map a region’s riskiest bike routes www.washington.edu/news/2025/05...

Why the Best Bike Lanes Always Get Blamed A standoff over cycling infrastructure and traffic congestion in Toronto shows why building protected bike lanes on essential corridors draws controversy along with riders.

In Bloomberg CityLab, I explained why cities must build cycling *networks* – not just lanes.

It’s a lesson that many elected leaders have yet to learn (esp Ontario’s Doug Ford, who is taking a sledgehammer to Toronto's cycling network).

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Active Travel Research Our lab is interested in learning about the things that influence how people travel The Physical Activity and Public Health lab has a focus on active travel (walking and biking). We take a m…

To everyone who was so kind as to participate in our North American cargo bike survey - an early draft of our findings can be found on our lab's website. Thank you to everyone who participated! wp.me/P3MBF1-d0

YouTube video by Google Nederland Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands

Just what we need in the Netherlands. Introducing, this April 1, the self-driving bicycle.

Precies wat we in Nederland nodig hebben. Vanaf 1 april introduceren ze de zelfrijdende fiets.

Yeah I do. #terminatedscience #sbm2025

Excited to present at the Active Living conference- hope to see you there.

After 15 months of work, from many talented authors, I got to click submit today on the 2nd ed of Physical Activity in Diverse Populations. I'm so proud of the book that we compiled that showcases health disparities in many marginalized groups. The next generation of students needs to be educated.

that's exactly what I ended up doing. Nuts that this is world we're living in.... Thanks!

Thanks for participating! That is not very common so we didn't plan for it 🫤 if another family member rides the other bike you're welcome to have them fill it out as well.

Thanks for participating! That is uncommon so we didn't leave a spot to note that- sorry. We will have to think about that for next time.

you bet! we plan on doing a summary report- email me at mjb73@psu.edu and I'll be sure you get a report

Fantastic! I have been working with CentreBike for many years about different opportunities for improving walking and biking in our area. I appreciate your participation- let's get more cargo bikes on the road in State College!

My lab group is doing a research study on cargo bike users in North America. If you are a cargo bike user and have a minute to take the survey we'd love to hear from you. Or please feel free to share or repost for other cargo bike users. Many thanks! pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Sam is great- we have worked together on some other things. I have a couple of new projects in the works...

It is eye-opening to see them used to their full potential. It is tough to navigate but so very practical.

OP-ED: E-Cargo Bikes Aren't the Problem – SUVs Are - Spacing Toronto Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist motor provides just enough boost to handle the wei...

When my students see cargo bikes on our study abroad trip in Copenhagen they always comment on how family life would be much improved in North America if we used these more. Clearly we need to take these legislators on a field trip.
spacing.ca/toronto/2025...

Physical activity researchers- the CDC has pulled down the Community Guide from the Task Force for Community Preventive Services off their website. Does anyone have more recent version of the guide - the PA specific parts? All links are currently directed to the CDC stacks.

Are Americans Doing Fitness Wrong? Four lessons about exercise from around the world.

The US has so much to learn from other countries in terms of creating opportunities for enjoyable exercise, providing affordable infrastructure and encouraging active travel.

Are Americans Doing Fitness Wrong? www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/w...

Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring Researchers facing

Day 3:
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

Winter Cycling Programs Making a Difference: Three Canadian Cities Lead the Way Thanks to community-driven initiatives cycling through the winter months is becoming an accessible and rewarding option for residents.

Want more people to ride during the winter? Follow this lead, and give willing bike commuters free winter tires.
momentummag.com/winter-wheel...

Delighted to be presenting at Penn State PRC's @prcpennstate.bsky.social seminar in February on our ongoing work examining college student health and physical activity. Hope you can join us. prevention.psu.edu/event/preven...

Just registered for the Active Enviro conference in Manhattan KS- who's with me???

Alum’s undergraduate research drives passion for healthy transit | Penn State University Women and gender non-binary students’ likeliness to walk or bike in campus settings was almost 30% lower than their male counterparts, despite the known benefits of bicycling. Emily Dzieniszewski, a 2...

I always enjoy engaging undergraduate students in the research happening in my lab. This is a great story showcasing my former student's work on the influences on bicycling for women and non-binary college students @aaronwagner.bsky.social www.psu.edu/news/health-...

A little light pre-semester reading and I came across this description of symposiums from ancient Greece. I feel like our modern conference symposium could be jazzed up a little with this practice. BRB... calling the organizing committee.

Policy initiatives like incentivizing active commuting are an important part of a comprehensive strategy for communities to move the needle on these behaviors.

Meet the workout group that gets people exercising outdoors, even in the dead of winter One part intense training and one part abject silliness, the November Project is a model for how to stay motivated to exercise outside throughout the winter.

Making New Years Resolutions related to exercise- think about being purposeful in WHERE you do your activity. Outdoor based PA is important for both mental and physical health benefits. Find what works for you! apnews.com/article/nove...

Delighted to celebrate my Masters student today upon her graduation from Penn State Kinesiology. Onto the next big thing. #classof24