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Complete Streets in the South
December 9, 2014
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Webinar Agenda
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I. Intro II. Complete Streets –
Brief Overview III. Case Studies IV. Q&A V. Resources
Available VI. Adjourn
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About the National
Partnership
Our mission is to advocate for safe walking and bicycling to and from schools and in daily life, to improve the health and well-being of America’s children, and to foster the creation of livable, sustainable communities.
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Complete Streets policies improve transportation safety by requiring infrastructure that makes streets more accessible for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists and public transportation passengers. Complete Streets benefit all age groups and all demographics – especially those without access to auto transportation or limited opportunities to exercise.
Photo: Christy Smith
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Walking one mile to and from school is two-thirds of the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Children who walk and bicycle to school are more physically active, have lower body mass index scores, lower obesity levels and are more likely to
meet physical activity guidelines.
Children in neighborhoods with sidewalks and safe places to cross the street are
more likely to be physically active
Childhood obesity has increased among children ages 6 to 11 from 4% in 1969 to 19.6% in 2007.
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Communities with Complete Streets have stronger real estate markets. Homes located near bicycle, pedestrian, and transit
facilities are worth more and maintain their value.
Street design that is inclusive of all modes improves conditions for existing businesses and helps revitalize an area and attract new development.
Vehicle-dependent households devote 20% more income to transportation than households in
communities with Complete Streets.
Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure create more jobs per million dollars spent than road repair and construction projects.
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“Of the more than 600 Complete Streets projects in place across the U.S., almost 20 percent can be found in the Southeast states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and, last but not least, Tennessee.” AARP Complete Streets in the South Toolkit
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Today’s Speakers
Beth Willett, Program Officer, The Greater Clark Foundation, Clark County, KY
John Paul Shaffer, AICP
Livable Memphis Program Director
Community Development Council of Greater Memphis
Anamarie Garces, Executive Director, Urban Health Partnerships, Broward County, FL
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Beth Willett, Program Officer
The Greater Clark Foundation
Clark County, KY
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John Paul Shaffer, AICP
Livable Memphis Program Director
Community Development Council of
Greater Memphis
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Anamarie Garces
Executive Director
Urban Health Partnerships
Broward County, FL
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Question & Answer
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Resources Available at www.saferoutespartnership.org
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Complete Streets Resources
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Contact Us
Carrie Turner Southern States Coordinator - Safe Routes to School National Partnership 828/505-8422 [email protected] Asheville, NC Christy Smith TN Advocacy Organizer - Safe Routes to School National Partnership 423/227-7009 [email protected] Chattanooga, TN Heather Murphy FL Advocacy Organizer - Safe Routes to School National Partnership 850/228-0028 [email protected] Tallahassee, FL
www.saferoutespartnership.org