activism for a healthier community
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Activism for a Healthier Community. Ed Kraemer, M.D. Chair , Livable Streets Advisory Board Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board. Built Environment Public Health. Citizen Involvement & Education Elected officials & Staff Policy Built Environment Public Health. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Activism for aHealthier Community
Ed Kraemer, M.D.Chair, Livable Streets Advisory BoardCo-chair, Health Education Advisory Board
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Built Environment
Public Health
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Citizen Involvement & Education Elected officials & Staff Policy
Built Environment
Public Health
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Livable Streets
• Multimodal Transportation• Connects neighborhoods/destinations• Unites instead of separating• Encourages active living
…Livable Streets principles
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Envisioned Process (simplistic)
Idea
Mayor City
Council
LivableStreets
For All
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Actual Process…(reality!)
2010
Health Education Advisory Board
Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS
“Complete Streets” Concept
MayorBuy-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
MayorCity StaffCouncil CommitteesPlanning CommissionPark BoardChamberDowntown Main StreetCommunity Groups
ResolutionCity Council“adopted”Resolution
BFC Application/Review
KPA Goal -Complete Streets
KPA Goal -Complete Streets
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
City Council “adopts”Ordinance
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
Nov. 4thOct. 25th
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…
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Actual ProcessHealth Education Advisory Board
Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS
“Complete Streets” Concept
MayorBuy-In
LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Plan “adopted” by City Council
Start Strategic Plan “Implementation”(Staff supported)
KPA Goal -Complete Streets
2008-2009
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Interested Citizens, 11
Small Business, 8
Medical, 7
Cyclists, 6
City Staff,
5Special needs, 4
Education, 4
Walker / Runner, 4
MODOT / Traffic Engineers, 3
Developer, 2
Livable Streets Planning CommitteeComposition
Interested Citizens
Small Business
Medical
Cyclists
City Staff
Handicapped
Education
Walker / Runner
MODOT / Traffic Engineers
Developer
Parks Board
Retired Police
KCATA
Church
National Planner
Ed Kraemer
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Subcommittees:
Education & Encouragement
Livable Streets concept Safe Walking/Biking/Driving www.livablestreetsls.com National Bike (and Walk) Month Bike to Work Week Facebook: Livable Streets Lee’s Summit
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Actual Process
2010
Livable Streets Planning Committee
Education &Encouragement
Bike/Ped Friendly Community
Draft/revise Resolution (feedback)
“Honorable Mention”
Resolution &Policy
Presentations:Mayor& City StaffCouncil CommitteesPlanning CommissionPark BoardChamberDowntown Main StreetCommunity Groups Resolution
City CounciladoptedResolution(Policy)
BFC Application/Review
LS 360KPA Goal -Complete Streets
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
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Livable Streets Resolution…In a Nutshell
• City supports Livable Streets principles.• City intends to incorporate principles into plans and
ordinances.• Plans are expected to be followed• Public Improvement project reports shall include: --Summary of Livable Streets elements --Reason for omission of any required elements (Submitted to City Manager or Council for consideration before project approval) City establishes a Livable Streets Advisory Board
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• 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
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Shared Vision: A More Livable Community
(KC Metro/State of Mo)
– Walkable – Bike Friendly– Safe for All
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How to Get there?
Livable Streets Resolution
…a great next step!
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Actual Process
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
Education & Encouragement
Awards/Designations
Facilitate 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, Transit, etc.)
Review city plans (PW & Private Development)
Improve Health/Active Living over time …with support of Mayor/Council/Staff
2011…and beyond…
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What do Livable Streets
look like?
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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Livable StreetsLivable Street Elements:
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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!!
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ResourcesWebsites:• www.completestreets.org• www.mobikefed.org• www.bikewalkkc.org • www.livablestreetsls.com • www.marc.org/bikeped/ • www.livablestreets.missouri.edu/
facebook• Missouri Livable Streets • Livable Streets Lee’s Summit
Print: • Complete Streets: Best Practices (B. McCann)• Missouri Livable Streets: 1) Design Guidelines 2) Advocacy Guide
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