Walk This Way

Iowa Department of Public Health Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Control Partnership (Iowans Fit for Life) – Number of adults or youth who have access to places for physical activity, with a focus on walking. – Number of local or state policies that include language that supports environmental changes to enhance places for physical activity, emphasizing walking.

Top five ways… to walk this way Adopt a complete streets policy Consider I-WALK Host the Iowa Bicycle Coalition Get to know the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Find local advocates

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Complete Streets Resources National Complete Streets Coalition – Complete Streets A to Z – Complete Streets Local Policy Workbook – Policy Atlas – Best Complete Streets Policy Report Voices for Healthy Kids – Complete Streets Toolkit Des Moines MPO – Model policy – Presentations

I-WALK Iowans Walking and Logistics Kit – Partnership between IDPH and ISU Extension – 45 projects – Safe Routes to School and Older Iowans

Iowa Safe Routes to School Program (Iowa Bicycle Coalition)Iowa Bicycle Coalition Statewide program Free of charge Assists with programming, like bike rodeos, classroom education, and safety presentations Helps with program development - your community's safe routes program plan Bike Clubs and Walking School Bus

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Assist in land negotiations and be an interim owner Organize steering committees and lead public meetings Write and review grant proposals Accept donations as a non-profit on your behalf Participate in planning or visioning sessions Answer technical questions Guide you through engineering procurement Share education materials for local leaders Promote your completed project And much, much more...

Iowa Advocates MPOs and RPAs Public health departments – 78 counties identified nutrition/physical activity/weight status as a need for their Community Health Needs Assessment Healthier Iowa Coalition/American Heart Association Healthier Iowa Coalition Iowa Chapter: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter AARP

Get people walking this way Getting Started Guide Walking Works for Schools Walking School Bus Guide CDC Mall Walking Guide

More resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Voices for Healthy Kids AARP National Center for Safe Routes to School Safe Routes to School National Partnership

Sarah Taylor Watts Physical Activity Coordinator Iowa Department of Public Health