eoa2016: the multi-modal movement
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Multi-Modal MovementA view into the importance of urban design and multi-modal
transportation options’ influence, on public health and quality communities..
Dustin Akers – City Center Program Manager, City of Lynnwood
Mayor Gregerson – Mayor, City of Mukilteo
Dr. Richard Jackson (M) – Professor, Fielding School of Public Health, UCLA
Lisa Quinn – Executive Director, Feet First
Equity – Environmental justice and how programs are ensuring access is equitableEmpathy – Feet First’s work in “all ages, all abilities” advocacy Resilience – Communities are most resilient when civic engagement is high. Building relationships and partnerships allow important work and a community to flourish
A Bikable, Walkable Future for
MukilteoMayor Jennifer Gregerson
Lynnwood City Center Project
Feet First
NeedsMost communities require improvements to make it easier and safer for people to walk for pleasure and transportation
Benefits Walkable communities save lives, improve health and expand economic growth
How We work to improve community walkability through advocacy and education efforts
Impact Our efforts have helped make communities throughout Washington safe for walking
Everybody walks. However, not Everybody is invited to walk.
It’s not safe.
It’s not accessible.
It’s not inviting.
Good design can solve someproblems.
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Let’s take a closer look at Feet First’s work in “all ages, all abilities”
advocacy
https://vimeo.com/138266551
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5 Things You Can Do Today to Build Empathy, Equity, and Resilience.
1. Take your staff meeting outside and get to know your surroundings better.
2. If you are parent, walk your child to school. Be sure to share the walking conditions with your principal, school district, and city.
3. Find an opportunity to put yourself in others shoes.
4. Join Feet First’s WALKTOBER campaign.
5. Create a walking SURPRISE & DELIGHT for your community.