1. Activism for a Healthier Community Ed Kraemer, M.D. Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006 Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board Founding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board

2. Talking Points 1. Second Hand Smoke (SHS) causes illness & death 2. There is no risk-free level of exposure to SHS 3. Ventilation systems cannot remove SHS. 4. Smoke free laws don’t harm local economy. 5. Businesses benefit from being smoke free.

3. Envisioned Process Idea Mayor City Council Clean Air For All

4. Actual Process…(reality!) 2006 Health Education Advisory Board Request to City Council “Clean Air” Concept Mayor Buy-In Citizens Organize: “Just One Meeting” No action by City Council Consider options “Clean Air Lee’s Summit” Citizens Group (Dr. Salanski Dr. Kraemer) Community education Clean Indoor Air Proposed Ordinance Clean Air Independence Clean Air KC Return to Council with: -- Petition signatures -- Surgeon General Report -- Strong Community Showing Council adopts Clean Indoor Air Act Public Hearing Partner with Bars & some restaurants exempted…to be placed on ballot “Vote YES! Clean Air Lee’s Summit” Campaign… Public vote: Do you want All restaurants & bars in LS to be smoke free? YES: 71 % No: 29 % Revised Clean Indoor Air Act takes effect March 17, 2007 2005 Citizens’ Initiative Petition Recruitment & training

6. Health Benefits of Smoke Free Workplace Laws More smokers quit. Improved public health Reduced acute MI hospitalizations & death

7. Smoke Free Laws enacted after Lee’s Summit & Independence: KC Metro: KC, Mo Liberty Blue Springs North KC Gladstone Parkville Grandview Belton Raymore Fairway Leawood Lenexa Mission Olathe Overland Park Prairie Roeland Park Other Missouri Cities: MaryvilleChillicothe Kirksville Columbia Jeff City Fulton Lake St. Louis O’Fallon Creve Coeur St. Louis Clayton Brentwood Kirkwood Nixa Springfield

8. I had become… an ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST!

10. Livable Streets Streets are for everybody! Multimodal Transportation Connects neighborhoods/destinations Unites instead of separating Encourages active living

11. Livable Streets??

13. Which is more inviting?? or

14. Which is safer?? or:

15. Which is safer?? or:

16. Built Environment Activity Public Health?

17. Diabetes Built Environment Public Health

18. Hypertension

19. Obesity

20. You

22. Built Environment Activity Public Health

23. Citizen Involvement & Education! Elected officials & Staff Policy Built Environment Activity…Public Health

24. Envisioned Process Idea Mayor City Council Livable Streets For All

25. Actual Process 2010 Health Education Advisory Board Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS “Complete Streets” Concept Mayor Buy-In LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process Strategic Plan “adopted” by Council Start Strategic Plan “Implementation” Livable Streets Planning Committee Education/ Encouragement Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Community Draft Resolution “Honorable Mention” Resolution/Policy Mayor City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups Resolution City Council “adopted” Resolution BFC Application/Review KPA Goal - Complete Streets Livable Streets Advisory Board City Council “adopts” Ordinance Livable Streets Advisory Board Nov. 4 th Oct. 25 th Education/Encouragement Awards/Designations Review Policy Implementation Improve BFC Designation/Achieve PFC Designation Improve Public Awareness/Safety/Enforcement Improve Lee’s Summit Livable Streets over time 2008-2009 2011…

27. Livable Streets Similar Initiatives(as of 2009):  National: Complete Streets Coalition  Regional: MARC Ped Net (Columbia) Trail Net (St. Louis)  State: MO Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation

28. Livable Streets Similar Initiatives(as of 2009):  Missouri communities: ColumbiaDeSotoFerguson FestusSt. LouisSt. Joseph Crystal City ElsberryPevely Herculaneum …Lee’s Summit?

29. Livable Streets Benefits to Community:  Connectivity  Property values  Economy  Public Health & Safety  Environment  Community Image  National recognition

30. What do Livable Streets look like?

31. Livable Streets Elements:

32. Livable Streets Elements:

34. Actual Process Health Education Advisory Board Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS “Complete Streets” Concept Mayor Buy-In LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process Strategic Plan “adopted” by City Council Livable Streets Planning Committee 2008-2009

36. Actual Process 2010 Livable Streets Planning Committee Education & Encouragement Bike/Ped Friendly Community Draft/revise Resolution (feedback) “Honorable Mention” Resolution & Policy Presentations: Mayor& City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups City Council adopted Resolution (Policy) BFC Application/Review LS 360 KPA Goal - Complete Streets Livable Streets Advisory Board

37. Subcommittees: Education & Encouragement  Livable Streets concept  Safe Walking/Biking/Driving  National Bike (and Walk) Month  Bike to Work Week  www.livablestreetsls.com  Facebook: Livable Streets Lee’s Summit

38. Livable Streets Resolution… In a Nutshell City supports Livable Streets principles. City intends to incorporate principles into plans and ordinances. Every Public Improvement proposal shall include: --Summary of Livable Streets elements --Reason for omission of any required elements  City establishes a Livable Streets Advisory Board

39. Lee’s Summit 360 Park Board Health Education Advisory Board Planning Commission Downtown Main Street Lee's Summit Medical Center Medical Staff …and Administration John Knox Village Chamber of Commerce (supports concept) Support for a Livable Streets Resolution

40. Shared Vision: A More Livable Community (KC Metro/State of Mo) – Walkable – Bike Friendly – Safe for All

41. How to Get there? Livable Streets Resolution …a great next step!

42. 2010: Council Adopts Livable Streets Resolution/Policy! 2011: Mayor & Council Create Livable Streets Advisory Board!

43. Livable Streets Initiatives Enacted after Lee’s Summit’s KC Metro:  Ks: Leawood; Overland Park; KC; Roeland Park  Mo: KC; Independence; Blue Springs; Belton; Grandview  Regional: BikeWalk KC Other Mo. Cities: Springfield; Clayton State: Missouri Livable Streets Missouri Complete Streets Resolution 2011

44. Actual Process Livable Streets Advisory Board Education & Encouragement Awards/Designations Review Livable Streets Policy Implementation Evaluate & Improve BFC Designation… Achieve WFC (Walk Friendly) Designation… Improve Public Awareness… Improve Safety & Enforcement… Improve Streets Conditions (Engineering; Bike/Ped Transportation Plan, etc.)… Improve Health/Active Living over time… …with support of Mayor & Council (Elected officials) & Staff 2011…and beyond…

45. City of Lee’s Summit Livable Streets Progress 2010:  Livable Streets Policy (#2 in nation) 2011:  Livable Streets Advisory Board  Bicycle Transportation Plan  Sidewalk Program/Curb Program  Safe Routes to School Program  Walk Friendly Community Award!! 2012  Bicycle Friendly Community???

46. We got it!

48. Call to Action! Contact local Elected Officials Contact City Staff (Admin; Parks; Pub Works; Bike/Ped Coordinator) Join (or start) a Citizens’ Action Group (e.g. bike club, walking club, bike/ped committee Utilize “Resources” (next slide) Citizens + Staff + Elected Officials = SUCCESS!!

49. Resources Websites: www.apha.org smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets mobikefed.org bikewalkkc.org livablestreetsls.com marc.org/bikeped/ livablestreets.missouri.edu/ trailnet.org pednet.org Print: Complete Streets: Best Practices (B. McCann) Missouri Livable Streets (Advocacy Guide and Design Manual) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clean Air: www.cleanairkc.comwww.cleanairkc.com www.tobaccofreemo.org

50. Accidental Activism Algorithm Choose an issue you are passionate about.  Show up.  Hang around.  Do what needs to be done.

51. Become an… ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST!

52. Activism for a Healthier Community Ed Kraemer, M.D. Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006 Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board Founding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board

53. Livable Streets Who benefits?  Older citizens  Children/families  People with special needs (ADA)  People who walk, ride a bike, drive a car, take a bus  Business owners/merchants  Economically challenged

54. City of Lee’s Summit Livable Streets Progress Before 2010:  Greenway Master Plan; Downtown  Early “complete streets” type projects  LS 360 Citizens’ Strategic Plan 2010:  Livable Streets Planning Committee  “Honorable Mention” Bicycle Friendly Community  Livable Streets Policy (#2 in nation)

55. Livable Streets: Principles Designed to serve everyone: Pedestrians Bicyclists Transit riders Motorists Persons of all ages and abilities