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Benefitsand Best Practices in Walkable Community
DesignWorkshop on Collaboration
for Walkable Kentuckly CommunitiesThursday, August 27th in Frankfort, KY
Benefits of Walkable Communities
Walkable communities:1.Are safe2.Provide mobility and access3.Foster a strong local economy4.Support a high quality of life5.Promote healthy lifestyles6.Benefit all people
Benefits of Walkable Communities
Montana Collaborative Framework:1.Safety2.Mobility and Access3.Economic Vitality4.Quality of life5.Health and Environment6.Equity
Benefit #1: Safety
Walkability reducesfatal and serious injuries
in Montana communities,by improving the safety of
pedestrians and all road users.
Benefit #2: Mobility and Access
Walkable communitiesprovide mobility and access to
services, education, employment and social opportunities
for all Montana residentsand visitors.
Benefit #3: Economic Vitality
Walkable communitiesare economically vital because
they attract a talented workforce, offer a diverse retail market,
and reduce public and private costs.
Benefit #4: Quality of Life
Walkable communities contribute to Montana’s quality of life
through healthier lifestyles,expanded commuting options, and easier access to recreational and
social opportunities.
Benefit #5: Health and Environment
Walkable communities improve the health and well-being of
Montana residents and visitorsby encouraging active lifestyles
and a healthy environment.
Benefit #6: Equity
Walkable communitiesequitably support
the diverse transportation needs of Montana residents and visitors of all ages, abilities, income levels,
races, and national origins.
Benefits of Walkable Communities
Walkable communities:•Are safe•Provide mobility and access•Foster a strong local economy•Support a high quality of life•Promote healthy lifestyles•Benefit all people
Benefits of Walkable Communities
Walkable communities:•Are safe•Provide mobility and access•Foster a strong local economy•Support a high quality of life•Promote healthy lifestyles•Benefit all people
Walkable communities include:•Metropolitan regions•Large urban/suburban cities•Mid-size college towns•Small rural communities
Benefits of Collaboration
Walkable Communities help solve problems for
Transportation
Walkable Communities help solve problems for
Public Health
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
National Health Care Expenditures• $ 500,000,000,000/year (3% of GDP)• $ 1,000,000,000,000/year (6% of GDP)• $ 3,000,000,000,000/year (18% of GDP)• $ 5,000,000,000,000/year (30% of GDP)
Behavior and Environment
“It is unreasonable to expect people
to change their behavior … when so many forces in the
environment conspire against such change”
Institute of Medicine
The Problem for Public Health
“How can we change the
environment …
so the healthy choice is the easy choice?”
How are Other States Collaborating?
Montana: Framework of Aligning PrinciplesArkansas: Pedestrian Planning Technical Assistance to Communities North Carolina: Statewide Bicycle-Pedestrian PlanIowa: Governor’s “Healthiest State Initiative”Massachusetts: “Healthy Transportation Compact” and Road Safety AuditsOregon: Memorandum of UnderstandingMinnesota: Inter-Agency Agreement
Workshop Goals1. Expand partnership and increase impact of existing
pedestrian planning and implementation efforts- Engage new partners, including AARP, Area
Development Districts, University of Kentucky Transportation Center, and Main Streets
- Increase statewide awareness of walkable community benefits and create demand for training in pedestrian planning and implementation
2. Increase communities' access to effective resources and funding for pedestrian planning and implementation- Expand training opportunities for communities and
increase awareness- Help communities find funding to develop
pedestrian master plans and projects
Workshop Agenda
9:00 am: Welcome and Introductions9:30 am: Benefits and Best Practices in Walkable Community Design10:30 am: Break10:45 am: PFK Vision, Overview of P.L.A.N. training,
Frankfort Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan12:00 pm: Better Bites Lunch and Walking Meetings1:30 pm: Partnership Asset Mapping and Future Planning3:00 pm: Funding for Pedestrian Planning and Implementation3:30 pm: Workshop Review and Next Steps4:00 pm: Adjourn
Nicole Barber CulpSteve SparrowAdam Ross Carol BrentApril HarrisStephen LinDustin Falls
Elizabeth SchmitzLanny TaulbeeAmalia Mendoza Shellie WingateGreg RawlingsCarl Pagels
Andy WatersGena McKeeScott Wegenast Elaine RussellJoe CrabtreeVicki Birenberg Troy HearnKitty DougoodKristian Wagner Lynn SoporowskiNicole PeritoreJeff Rubin
Walking MeetingsResponse to Presentation about
Existing Efforts to Provide Assistance to Communities to Develop Pedestrian Plans
• How effective are these efforts?
• What are the strengths and assets of these efforts and how can they be enhanced?
• What are the barriers and challenges and how can they be addressed?
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