Whether it's cycling, walking, or hopping on a bus, the public is being challenged to become active to avoid a lonely car ride on the commute to work next month.

said Betty Bradford, 74, an AARP volunteer from Roosevelt, standing at the intersection of Deer Park Avenue with Old Country Road, which has a crosswalk but not a pedestrian signal. The walking ...

Always stick with sidewalks and crosswalks, looking both ways before crossing. If walking on a road with no sidewalk, walk against the direction of traffic. If walking at night, try to wear bright ...