Benefits and Best Practices in Walkable Community Design

Benefits and Best Practices in Walkable Community Design Workshop on Collaboration for Walkable Kentuckly Communities Thursday, August 27 th in Frankfort, KY

Benefits of Walkable Communities Walkable communities: 1. Are safe 2. Provide mobility and access 3. Foster a strong local economy 4. Support a high quality of life 5. Promote healthy lifestyles 6. Benefit all people

Benefits of Walkable Communities Montana Collaborative Framework: 1. Safety 2. Mobility and Access 3. Economic Vitality 4. Quality of life 5. Health and Environment 6. Equity

Benefit #1: Safety Walkability reduces fatal and serious injuries in Montana communities, by improving the safety of pedestrians and all road users.

Benefit #2: Mobility and Access Walkable communities provide mobility and access to services, education, employment and social opportunities for all Montana residents and visitors.

Benefit #3: Economic Vitality Walkable communities are 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 visitors by encouraging active lifestyles and a healthy environment.

Benefit #6: Equity Walkable communities equitably 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/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 000, 000/year (30% of GDP)

National Health Care Expenditures • • $ 500, 000, 000/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 000, 000/year (30% of GDP)

National Health Care Expenditures • • $ 500, 000, 000/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 000, 000/year (30% of GDP)

National Health Care Expenditures • • $ 500, 000, 000/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 000, 000/year (30% of GDP)

National Health Care Expenditures • • $ 500, 000, 000/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 000, 000/year (30% of GDP)

National Health Care Expenditures • • $ 500, 000, 000/year (3% of GDP) $ 1, 000, 000/year (6% of GDP) $ 3, 000, 000/year (18% of GDP) $ 5, 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 Principles Arkansas: Pedestrian Planning Technical Assistance to Communities North Carolina: Statewide Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan Iowa: Governor’s “Healthiest State Initiative” Massachusetts: “Healthy Transportation Compact” and Road Safety Audits Oregon: Memorandum of Understanding Minnesota: Inter-Agency Agreement

Minnesota Commissioners

Workshop Planning Team • • • Shellie Wingate Elaine Russell Troy Hearn Lynn Soporowski Carol Brent

Workshop Goals 1. 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 Introductions 9: 30 am: Benefits and Best Practices in Walkable Community Design 10: 30 am: Break 10: 45 am: PFK Vision, Overview of P. L. A. N. training, Frankfort Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan 12: 00 pm: Better Bites Lunch and Walking Meetings 1: 30 pm: Partnership Asset Mapping and Future Planning 3: 00 pm: Funding for Pedestrian Planning and Implementation 3: 30 pm: Workshop Review and Next Steps 4: 00 pm: Adjourn

Nicole Barber Culp Steve Sparrow Adam Ross Carol Brent April Harris Stephen Lin Dustin Falls Elizabeth Schmitz Lanny Taulbee Amalia Mendoza Shellie Wingate Greg Rawlings Carl Pagels Andy Waters Gena Mc. Kee Scott Wegenast Elaine Russell Joe Crabtree Vicki Birenberg Troy Hearn Kitty Dougood Kristian Wagner Lynn Soporowski Nicole Peritore Jeff Rubin

Walking Meetings Response 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 Discussions Encouraging 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?