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Melissa Bopp

@melissaboppphd.bsky.social
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Physical activity advocate, researcher and educator. Active traveler. Canadian expat.

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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
It's time to move- s a long-term effort to make physical activity assessment, prescription, and referral a standard of health care delivery. Exercise is Medicine! Join the movement. paamovewithus.org/its-time-to-...
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It's Time to Move - Physical Activity Alliance
The science is clear: physical activity is necessary for a healthy life, contributing to both mental and physical health and […]
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Louisa Holmes @docholmes.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
New publication with my colleagues @melissaboppphd.bsky.social & Mallika Bose on quality park access for disinvested communities doi.org/10.1080/2374... @ssripennstate.bsky.social @pennstategeography.bsky.social #academicsky #geosky 🛟 #urban #health
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Hiding access to quality parks: a case study examining ParkservTM and objective park assessment in an under-resourced community
Rates of physical activity participation are lower in economically disadvantaged populations and are linked with chronic disease morbidity and mortality, and these communities often have fewer and/...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Our policy analysis showed that states with more support for Safe Routes to School had better child health outcomes. Transportation policy matters! journals.lww.com/jphmp/abstra...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
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
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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...
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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...
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
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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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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
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
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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…
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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
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.
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Introducing the self-driving bicycle in the Netherlands
YouTube video by Google Nederland
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Yeah I do. #terminatedscience #sbm2025
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Excited to present at the Active Living conference- hope to see you there.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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_...
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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...
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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...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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...
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Are Americans Doing Fitness Wrong?
Four lessons about exercise from around the world.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Day 3: Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Want more people to ride during the winter? Follow this lead, and give willing bike commuters free winter tires. momentummag.com/winter-wheel...
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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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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...
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PRC Seminar: "The kids are alright...right?" An Examination of Physical and Mental Health Outcomes for College Students - Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center
This presentation will highlight some of the findings from long-standing studies in the department of Kinesiology examining the health of Penn State students. Summarizing more than a decade of researc...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Just registered for the Active Enviro conference in Manhattan KS- who's with me???
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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-...
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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...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Policy initiatives like incentivizing active commuting are an important part of a comprehensive strategy for communities to move the needle on these behaviors.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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...
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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.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Delighted to celebrate my Masters student today upon her graduation from Penn State Kinesiology. Onto the next big thing. #classof24
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
feeling this today
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Currently an administrator and a research faculty member. About to go on sabbatical this spring and having trouble unplugging from my admin role (that I will be returning to). Any tips from your experiences?
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Cold weather bike commuters- I use tinted goggles for commuting because my eyes tear up with the wind. Problem is the 5pm dark commute home and dark goggles are not working. Does everyone just get a 2nd pair of untinted goggles or do you all have other tricks?
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
What would we need for this? Better engineering? Education? What will drive behavior change for parents?
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I really do have a lovely 3 mile bike commute here in State College, PA. Parks, trails, quiet streets - I am thankful for my decent infrastructure and wanted to share it with you all. #bikecommute #activetravel
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
So great to see environments that support physical activity for all. #healthequity soul-grown.com/alabamas-out...
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Alabama’s Outdoor Fitness Courts: Making Exercise Equitable
The expansion of outdoor fitness courts across Alabama is helping make high-quality workouts accessible to all.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Why is it that the week before the semester starts goes by in a flash and the week before Thanksgiving break crawls along at a snail's pace. Limping into break this year like I've run a marathon....
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Bike Gillian @bikegillian.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
I'm developing a Starter Pack for all things bike bus. Lmk who needs an add bsky.app/profile/bike...
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Please share! My current student is doing work on #healthequity among sexual minorities.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Just published from my former student! An examination of equity-related language in Complete Streets policies. #healthequity #bicycle #pedestrian www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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How do complete streets policies and legislative ordinances implement explicit wording regarding low-income populations and communities of color? A qualitative analysis
Active transportation, walking/bicycling for transportation, provides physical/mental health benefits to those who participate; however, there are ine…
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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
we've had (several) cargo bikes continuously since 2016. as our kids got older, we added a (lightly used) electric cargo bike (tern bicycles ftw) to the mix. it was a game changer. local governments need to be giving them away for free. @momentummag.bsky.social momentummag.com/cargo-bikes-...
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Cargo Bikes: A Complete Guide to the Next Big Thing
Cargo bikes are transforming the way we move, shop, and live in urban environments, offering eco-friendly and versatile solutions
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Ohio Bikedude @rholt.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Anyone out there doing research on early childhood education, PreK-12 bike education, traffic gardens, bike bus, and children's independent mobility? @finnbike.bsky.social @melissaboppphd.bsky.social
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
First cold bike commute of the fall where I always end up looking like a puffy neon bank robber.
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 12/11/2024
Please to be here and feeling calmer already. I am a bicycle and pedestrian advocate and researcher- happy to take recommendations of some accounts to follow. 🚲
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Melissa Bopp @melissaboppphd.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
Hey Blue Sky world. Excited to be here. Feels so clean and new.
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