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1 Built Environment and Physical Activity – updates

2 Streets are places. Designing them for people on foot and on bike creates active safe communities that work for all people. #mocan #streets4all

3 Built Environment and Physical Activity
Transportation and Health are connected The way we travel can increase opportunities for health when people can easily walk or bike When transportation decisions prioritize people in cars and mobility than there is an increase in the number of people driving When transportation decisions prioritize people on foot on on bike, more people can live a healthier lifestyle One for the top barriers to walking and biking daily is the perception of safety Complete Street policies create opportunities for all ages and abilities to travel safely for all modes of transportation Policies that support pedestrian safety like texting bans and stop for pedestrian in the crosswalk improve conditions for people walking and biking People on foot and on bike are vulnerable roadway users and should be the priority in street design, and laws should recognize vulnerable roadway users

4 Walking and biking are some of the most accessible and affordable means of travel and exercise.

5 Creating enhanced places for walking and biking are key to addressing safety concerns and removing barriers to walking and biking – recommended strategy by CDC Community Guide

6 Engage BE Decision Makers
Planners Public works Engineers Elected Officials Community Members Regional planning orgs Metro Planning orgs: MARC, EWG

7 Cross-Sector Collaboration
MOCAN Missouri Livable Streets Plan4Health/Planners4Health Healthy Schools Healthy Communities Transportation Alternative Programs

8 Resources Slow Your Street by Trailnet
Traffic Calming Lending Libraries NACTO Guide Books on street design National Complete Streets Coalition Rural Streets Design Best practices


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