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UTAH’S BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN DESIGN GUIDE:Giving Communities the Tools They Need for Active Citizens
Shaunna Burbidge, PhDMetro Analytics
Brett McIff, PhDUtah Department of Health
Utah’s Health Status -- Obesity
State Rate: 11.7%
Obesity
State Rate: 19.5%
Obesity
State Rate: 22.1%
Obesity
State Rate: 24.0%
Physical Activity
How Do We Increase PA?
PAPPIPhysical Activity Promotion through Predator Introduction
Benefits of Active Transportation
Health Decreased risk of chronic diseases (e.g., heart
disease, strokes, certain kinds of cancers, obesity related conditions)
Public Safety Fewer accidents and slower speeds
Traffic Congestion Fewer cars on the road Increased visibility of cyclists
Economic Development Accessibility and interaction with commercial
environments
The annual health care cost of obesity in the U.S. has Doubled in
less than a decade to $147 billion
Finkelstein, E.A., Tongdon, Cohen, J.W., & Dietz, W. (2009) Annual medical spending attributable to obesity: payer-and-service-specific estimates. Health Affairs, 28:5, w822-w831.
Obesity in Utah
In Utah, 5.2% of our total medical costs can be attributed to obesity
This results in about $393 million spent on treatment related to obesity and related chronic conditions
The High Cost of Inactivity
Direct medical costs in the U.S. related to physical inactivity costs are about $76 billion
Beyond medical costs, the impact on mental health, productivity, and overall quality of life is much more critical
The Cost of Inactivity in Utah
Physical inactivity in Utah costs an estimated $256,673,411, or about $2,729 per person
Medical Care Costs: $27,805,033
Workers Comp Costs: $498,136
Lost Productivity Costs: $228,370,242
Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator (2006). East Carolina University, College of Health Education & Promotion. Available at http://www.ecu.edu/picostcalc/
Cost Savings
If as little as 5% of inactive people became physically active, it could save
an estimated $12,833,671 per year
Physical Inactivity Cost Calculator (2006). East Carolina University, College of Health Education & Promotion. Available at http://www.ecu.edu/picostcalc/
Background
In 2010, the American Reinvestment and Recovery act (ARRA) made available funding to states and communities as Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW)
While several communities applied, only the Utah Department of Health received funds
Dedicated to the development of the Utah Bicycle/ Pedestrian Master Plan Design Guide
Supporting trainings in late 2011/early 2012
Purpose
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan Design Guide is focused on: Providing local municipalities with the background, support,
and local examples of bicycle and pedestrian regulations, infrastructures, and systems
Not mandated, but supported and encouraged Targets the planning department and elected officials A “How-To” guide to creating a walkable/bikeable
environment at the community level
Process
A Bicycle Pedestrian Task Force was created as part of a safety grant; this Task Force is the steering committee for the Guide
Composed of:•Utah Department of Health; Physical Activity, Nutrition, & Obesity Program•Utah Department of Transportation; Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator•Utah Department of Transportation; Safe Routes to School Program•Utah Department of Public Safety; Utah Highway Safety Office•Wasatch Front Regional Council•Utah Transit Authority•Salt Lake Valley Health Department•….
The Guide
Step by Step “How To” Guide
Utah Specific
All Encompassing Policy and Infrastructure Beginner to Advanced
User Friendly All departments and forms of government
How it Works
“Choose Your Own Adventure”
Chapters Organized by Level Beginning Intermediate Advanced
Local Examples
Resource Guide
What You Can Do
Provide Comments
Speak-Up Locally
Raise Awareness
Follow-Up
Timeline
Finalizing Document May 2011
Final Approval from Task Force June 2011
Document Sent to Printer June/July 2011
Dissemination and Trainings Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Questions?
