Provide an environment supportive of active living.

Sample Activities:

• Conduct a Walkability Audit.
• Maintain and develop programming and facilities (including park and recreation programs) for physical activity for all age groups.
• Advocate for mixed-use development and communities where physical activity opportunities are available and easily accessible.
• Complete the sidewalks and streets to support walking and biking in the community.
• Support local Safe Routes to School Programs to improve safety and promote walking and biking to school.
• Encourage the use of alternative transportation where available.

Tools:

Complete Streets

Active Living By Design

Walkability Audit

Active Neighborhood Checklist

We Can! Energize our Community: Toolkit for Action

Trail Building Toolbox

Smart Growth Toolkit

Safe Routes to School

Reference Guide of Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults: A Resource for Planning Intervention

Move More Walking Map Guide