Want to get more exercise and show our planet some love all while saving time and money? Active travel could be the solution for you, and a new smartphone app, Active Lions, can help.

Not only is active travel a smart way to fit exercise into your busy schedule, but it’s also an economical and eco-friendly method of transportation. The Active Lions app, which is based on research led by faculty in Kinesiology and funded by a grant from the Penn State Sustainability Institute, offers tools to help Penn State students, faculty, and staff walk and bike to, from, and around campus.

Not sure what path to take? The route planning tool can help you map a safe and efficient walk or ride. Other features allow you to view weather information and stay motivated by setting goals and tracking your progress.

The Active Lions app is free to download and use on iPhone and Android smartphones. For more information and to download the app, visit the Active Lions Facebook Page or their website.