1. A Multifaceted Approach Highlighting Youth Engagement
Anne-Marie Davee, MS, RD, LD
School Health Coordinator RSU No. 5
April 11, 2012

2. Funding & Support Provided by:

3. A Multifaceted Approach
It’s All About Partnerships!
Town of Freeport
Freeport Conservation Trust
Freeport Economic Development
Freeport Schools
Freeport Public Safety
Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Healthy Casco Bay

4. Town of Freeport Traffic & Parking Committee
Informal Bicycle-Pedestrian Sub-Committee

5. Park & Outdoor Recreation Destinations
Town of Freeport
Vision 2025 – Two Forums in 2011
Park & Outdoor Recreation Destinations

6. Town of Freeport Destinations for Outdoor Recreation:
Freeport Conservation Trust Trails
South Freeport Village & Marina
Porter’s Landing Boat Launch
Winslow Park
Wolfe Neck Woods State Park
Wolfe’s Neck Farm

7. Freeport Active Living Committee
Town Councilors
Town Planner
Town Engineer
Public Safety Representative
School Health Coordinator
Freeport Conservation Trust Representative
Healthy Casco Bay Representative

8. Town of Freeport Forum www.Freeport Talks. org
Do you support advertising in community parks and recreation areas?
How can we improve the quality of life in Freeport?
Where would you like to see more sidewalks, bike lanes and trails?
How can the town support the local economy and a healthy community?

9. Youth Advocacy Program
Freeport High School
Youth Advocacy Program
(YAP)

10. Freeport Middle School
Peer Leaders (8th grade students)

11. Youth Engagement – Bicycle Clubs
Fall 2009– After School Bicycle Club Freeport Middle School
Spring 2010 – After School Bicycle Club Freeport Middle School
Fall 2011 – After School Bicycle Club Durham Community School
Spring 2012 – After School Bicycle Club Durham Community School

12. Youth Empowerment
Petition with suggestions to make Freeport a healthier place to live.
Make Freeport more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
A center of town with a community garden.
A playground at the center of town.
Improved lighting and security.
A traffic light at Elm St., School St and Main.

13. Youth Empowerment

14. Youth Empowerment

15. Safe Routes To School - Preparation
School Travel Plan utilizes existing partnerships
Bike Safety Education utilizes physical education teacher and School Resource Officer
Support from Administrators at Freeport Middle School and Mast Landing School

16. Safe Routes to School - Preparation
School Travel Plan
Bicycle Safety Education Plans
Mast Landing School – Fridays in May
Freeport Middle School – May 21
Safe Routes to School Event – May 25

17. Safe Routes to School Freeport Event-May 25, 2012

18. Success in Youth & Town Council Engagement
Time
Local and regional relationships
Partnerships with local and state-wide organizations
Grant funding ($$$$$)

19. Thank You!
Thank you to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine for your ongoing support and the Community Spokes Program!