EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR

ACTIVE AGING

CITY OF

PORTLAND‟S

EXPERIENCE

PORTLAND BUREAU OF

TRANSPORTATION‟S ACHIEVEMENTS

SENIOR STROLLS

SENIOR CYCLE

SAFE ROUTES TO

SENIOR CENTERS

SENIOR STROLLS

1 COMPONENT OF SMARTTRIPS PROGRAM

WEEKLY STROLLS HELD MID-MAY – MID-OCT.

1 TO 3 MILES

PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS

ROUTES ARE:

GENERALLY FLAT

START AND END ON TRANSIT ROUTES

HAVE SIDEWALKS/CURB RAMPS

PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS

ROUTES HAVE:

REST ROOMS AT START OR ALONG THE

WAY

POINTS OF INTEREST

LOOP POTENTIAL

GOODIES FOR STROLLERS

WELCOME PACKETS:

Encouragement tips

Pedometers

12 Week Walking Log

Aging and Disability

Services brochure

Driver Safety flier

State Crosswalk Laws

District Walking Map

MORE GOODIES FOR STROLLERS

TRANSIT HONORED

CITIZEN KITS

ROUTE MAPS

HISTORY OF AREA

RAFFLE TICKET

draw for walking related

gifts, such as fanny

pack with water bottle,

granny cart, or local

business gift certificate

(donations sought)

PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS:

76% REPORTED

INCREASE IN

STAMINA

53% WALK MORE

SINCE BEGINNING

STROLLS

71% REPLACED A

DRIVING TRIP WITH A

WALKING TRIP

51% MORE FAMILIAR

WITH TRANSIT

SYSTEM

PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS:

FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT STROLLS

HELPED STAY ACTIVE

DISCOVERED NEW NEIGHBORHOODS

LEARNED AREA HISTORY

MET NEW PEOPLE

DISCOVERED NEW PARKS

DISCOVERED NEW BUSINESSES

FEEL THE LOVE FROM STROLLERS

“These walks are the

best thing. I really

enjoy them.”

“You have put together

a very worthwhile

project. You certainly

can take credit for

reaching out to so many

people in such a

healthy and useful

way.”

“Attending strolls

markedly improved my

health and fitness.”

MORE LOVE FROM STROLLERS

“The free admission was a great blessing to my low income budget. God bless every one of you for your help and part in making these strolls possible.”

“Great to see walks included people with canes, etc. Hope the program's still around when I get to that point!”

SENIOR CYCLE PROGRAM

PROVIDE INFORMATION, INSPIRATION AND

SUPPORT FOR BIKING

PROVIDE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND ABILITY TO

CONSIDER BIKING AS A FUN AND EASY VIABLE

TRANSPORTATION OPTION

PROVIDE 3 WHEEL RECUMBENT BIKES AND

HELMETS

SENIOR CYCLE PROGRAM

OFF-ROAD RIDES IN PARK OR BIKE TRAIL

2 VOLUNTEERS LEAD 2 HOUR RIDES

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

250 RIDERS - COMPLETELY FULL IN 2008

FEEL THE LOVE FROM CYCLERS

“I loved every moment

of the biking – can

hardly wait for more!!”

“Active seniors are

healthy seniors. As we

age it becomes easier

to stay in and become a

couch potato,

complaining about our

aches and pains.

Biking‟s great for getting

us out!”

“The bikes are very

comfortable & steady!”

SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS

INCREASE PED ACCESS TO SENIOR CENTERS

ENCOURAGE SENIORS TO WALK MORE

REDUCE AND PREVENT PEDESTRIAN

ACCIDENTS NEAR SENIOR CENTERS

STEPS TO SAFE ROUTES TO 10

SENIOR CENTERS

MEET WITH STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS AT SENIOR CENTER

DISCUSS TRANSIT STOPS, SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS & DANGERS

DEVELOP ½ MILE & 1 MILE WALKING LOOPS

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PRESENTATION/DVD

STEPS TO SAFE ROUTES TO 10

SENIOR CENTERS

DEVELOP ENGINEERED PEDESTRIAN

IMPROVEMENTS

REVIEW WITH STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS AT

SENIOR CENTER

WALKING CHALLENGE COMPETITION

SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS

PROGRAM RESULTS

ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS LIKE CURB RAMPS, SIGNAGE, SIDEWALKS, VISIBILITY, RELOCATE BENCHES, HANDICAPPED PARKING

IMPROVEMENTS: $39,500

STAFF: $28,350

SENIOR WALKING CHALLENGE

2 YEAR RESULTS

90 SENIORS PARTICIPATED

20,587,041 STEPS WALKED

= 10,294 MILES

PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION‟S

SENIOR RECREATION PROGRAM

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Tappercise Line Dance Yoga

Chair Yoga Tai Chi Pilates

Enhanced Fitness Moderate Exercise

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

1450 PARTICIPANTS A YEAR

SENIOR RECREATION‟S

TRI-LEVEL HIKING PROGRAM

OFFERED 5 DAYS/WEEK ALL YEAR LONG:

METRO MOVERS – 2 HOUR LOCAL WALK

HIKE FOR HEALTH – 4 – 7 MILES

WILDERNESS HIKES – 7 – 10 MILES

SENIOR RECREATION HIKING

LOGISTICS

PARTICIPANTS ATTEND ORIENTATION

BEGINNERS START WITH METRO MOVERS FIRST

MUST WALK 20 MINUTE MILE W/O SHORTNESS OF BREATH

SKILL LEVEL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR HIKE FOR HEALTH & WILDERNESS

MORE SENIOR RECREATION HIKING

LOGISTICS

FEES FOR HIKES: MOVERS - $2, HIKE FOR

HEALTH - $13, WILDERNESS HIKE - $18

HIKES LEAD BY VOLUNTEERS

HAVE 2 15 PASSENGER VANS

260 HIKERS IN 2008

FEEL THE LOVE FROM HIKERS

“These programs afford

opportunities for friendship

and fellowship, exercise, a

chance to experience new

vistas, body and spirit

refreshment, fun and

laughter.”

“Although I was a „well‟

person, I did have a marginal

bone loss. Now, I am

stronger than in my entire

life.”

“Each experience

strengthens my body and

feeds my soul.”

PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION

HONORABLE MENTIONS

PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

SUNDAY PARKWAYS

LINKS TO BUILDING YOUR HEALTHY

COMMUNITY

WWW.GETTINGAROUNDPORTLAND.ORG

INFO ON SMARTTRIPS (SENIOR STROLLS

AND MORE) PLUS SUNDAY PARKWAYS

WWW.PORTLANDPARKS.ORG

RECREATION PROGRAMS

SENIOR RECREATION

WWW.PORTLANDONLINE.COM/TRANSPO

RTATION/INDEX.CFM?C=40554

PORTLAND WALKS – BE SAFE VIDEO

NEVER TOO OLD TO BE ACTIVE

At the ripe old age of 75, my dear old

grandmother decided to start walking.

Unfortunately, we haven‟t seen her since!