{"id":11876,"date":"2016-04-06T11:09:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T18:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=11876"},"modified":"2016-04-06T11:30:01","modified_gmt":"2016-04-06T18:30:01","slug":"the-underline-somi-magazine-update-with-meg-daly-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/the-underline-somi-magazine-update-with-meg-daly-2\/","title":{"rendered":"THE UNDERLINE – SOMI MAGAZINE UPDATE WITH MEG DALY"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

The Underline is the name given to THE project to create a 10-mile urban trail and linear park from the Miami River to Dadeland South. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

FRIENDS OF THE UNDERLINE<\/span>
\nis a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization advocating to transform the underutilized land below Miami\u2019s Metrorail into a 10-mile linear park, urban trail and canvas for artistic expression.\u00a0 <\/span>We\u2019ve got a busy year full of fun\u00a0activities and events to keep the community excited about\u00a0The Underline\u2019s future development.<\/p>\nSouth Miami Hospital Community Development Director Reggie Laroche welcoming guests to the event and emphasizing SMH\u2019s commitment to the development of healthy living through activities such as The Underline.\n

To inform and energize the community of the project, South Miami Hospital joined Friends of the Underline to host the Bike Walk Take Transit to Better Health<\/i> Panel discussion.\u00a0 <\/span>The result of a recent study revealed that riding bus\u00a0or train, and walking or biking to work instead of driving a car could significantly reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight, all well-known risk factors for Heart Disease –\u00a0 <\/span>a condition that kills around 610,000 people in the US every year.<\/p>\n

South Miami Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida and Friends of the Underline presented a panel discussion at South Miami Hospital\u2019s Victor E. Clarke Education Center and covered the topic of Walk, Bike, Take Transit to Better Health.<\/p>\n

Panelists included Dr. Ted Feldman, Alice N. Bravo Miami Dade County Transportation & Public Works Director, Maria Nardi, Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Planning Chief, Meg Daly, CEO\/President Friends of The Underline as they talk about recent research that shows walking, biking and taking public transportation helps fight obesity and other health risks.\u00a0 <\/span>Peter N. Wood (Vice President of Programs and Community Investments) Health Foundation of\u00a0 <\/span>South Florida served as Program Moderator.<\/p>\n

To find out how you can help The Underline and for updates,\u00a0sign up at .\u00a0 <\/span>Like and Follow us on\u00a0Facebook, Twitter and Instagram@theunderlinemia.<\/p>\n\n\t\t