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)

National Health Care Expenditures

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?”

The Problem for Transportation

Over to …

… Gary

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

Minnesota Commissioners

Workshop Planning Team

• Shellie Wingate• Elaine Russell• Troy Hearn• Lynn Soporowski• Carol Brent

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?

Small-Group DiscussionsEncouraging and Assisting Communities

To Develop Pedestrian Plans

• How does my organization align with this work?

• What strengths, capacities, and other assets can my organization bring to the partnership?

• What specific role can my organization play?