funded by active living by design a national program of the robert wood johnson foundation
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Funded by Active Living by Design
a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Jackson
Jackson, Michigan
Population: 36,000
10.8 Square Miles
Gov. Council
Area Businesses
Region 2 Planning
JTA
Concerned Citizens Spring Arbor
University
Foote Hospital
DDA
Health Department
Historic Commission
Dept of Engineering
Fitness Council
of Jackson
Walkable Communities Task Force
SR2S Process*
•Parent/Student Surveys
•Walking Audit
•Site Assessment
•Advocate for Changes
•Kick-off event (Walk to School Day)
•Ongoing Programming
*(Michigan Handbook)
SR2S Jackson
•7schools
•New pedestrian island, crosswalks
•Increase in walking from 4% to 10% above baseline
•Walk to School Day and Walking School Buses in place
Can we move the process to worksites?
Foot Energy Process
•Employee Surveys
•Walking Audit
•Site Assessment
•Advocate for Changes
•Kick-off event (Smart Commute Day)
•Ongoing Programming
Online Employee Survey
•100% currently drive to work alone
•Recognized benefits of active transportation, but low willingness to change
•Distance, time, lack of equipment biggest barriers
Walking Audit & Worksite Assessment
•Wide, dangerous intersections
•Lack of sidewalks and disrepair
•No bike racks at the company
•No storage space at company
•Lack of equipment
After
Before
Advocate for Changes
•Bike racks
•Lockers
•Support for city-wide bike lanes
•Advocated for continuous sidewalks with building remodel
Kick-off Event:2005 Smart
Commute Day
•More than 50% of staff participated
•Close to 100% first-time smart commuters
•Support of entire community to try-out new behavior
•High participation 2006 too
Company Bikes
•Check-out to use
•Enrolled participants receive a free helmet
•Bike fair and trainings held to learn about the bikes
• Personalized Active Transportation Plans
Ongoing programming
•Personalized Active Transportation Plans
•Walking Routes Map
•Smart Commute Guide Book
Cindy T’s Bike Adventure
Creating a Walkable Community One Destination at a Time
Can we use the SR2S model at worksites?
Yes!
•Communities already involved in SR2S efforts can expand reach by transferring model to worksites
•Bill it as worksite wellness program
•Possibility of linking SR2S program directly with similar worksite program (ex: Flint)
Kristin Hendricks, MPH
Fitness Council of Jackson
517-990-9798 [email protected]
Risa Wilkerson, MA
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
1-800-434-8642 [email protected] Funded by Active Living by Design
a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation