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Case Study: 'Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Wabasha, Minnesota': Using Community-led walkability assessments to engage citizens on walkability issues and promoting walking throughout the rural community. The engagement to increase walking and physical activity provided information on barriers to activity in the area.

Last Updated (Year): 2015

Year Produced: 2015

Abstract:

This guide is intended to assist residents, parents, community association members, and others in getting involved in making communities safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The guide includes facts, ideas, and resources to help residents learn about traffic problems that affect pedestrians and bicyclists and to find ways to help address these problems and promote safety among all road users. The guide includes information on identifying problems, taking action to address pedestrian and bicycle concerns, finding solutions to improve safety, and resources to get additional information.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Encouragement

Ped Bike Activity:

• Programming
• Programming
• Encouragement
• Community Engagement

Ped Bike Topic:

• Physical Activity
• Health
• Community Action
• Case Study

Urban Context:Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Biking