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Funded by Active Living by Design a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Jackson Jackson, Michigan Population: 36, Square Miles

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 Risa Wilkerson, MA Governor's Council on Physical Fitness Funded by Active Living by Design a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation