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Transportation systems and policies impact health in myriad ways, partly via providing safe streets and opportunities for physical activity. A new fact sheet contains statistics and examples that highlight the connections between the growing complete streets movement and health. All health and transportation-related fact sheets are housed on APHA’s transportation reports and fact sheets web page, and all are available for download.
CDC Names Blue Island a Success Story!
The following is an excerpt from the CDC's Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) weekly update (9/23/11). Go Blue Island, Go!
Cook County, IL: Municipalities Adopt Complete Streets Policies
The City of Blue Island recently adopted Complete Streets Policies, which allow and encourage transportation planners and engineers to plan infrastructure that benefits all users—pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders. By adopting these policies, municipality officials have made a crucial first step in developing a comprehensive transportation network that will improve the health and safety of its residents.
On July 12, 2011, the Mayor of the City Of Blue Island (population 23,000) signed an ordinance stating that Complete Streets principles shall be applied to all public right-of-way projects, including new construction. Any exceptions must be approved by the City Council.
Model Community Update - Non Motorized Transportation Plan
August & September Recap
On August 27, 2011, BICDD and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA) hosted a bike rodeo and workshop at the Blue Island Public Library. This event was held to collect community input on developing a non motorized transportation plan (also known as a bike or pedestrian plan) for the City.
September marks an exciting month for the project, as ATA will also lead a bike ride with the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) steering committee on the 9th. Later in the month, we will also host a steering committee working session.
Upcoming Visit from Mark Fenton
Fenton is a walking advocate for America Walks, a nonprofit organization that leads a national coalition of local advocacy groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities. The mission of America Walks is to foster the development of community-based, pedestrian advocacy groups, to educate the public about the benefits of walking, and, when appropriate, to act as a collective voice for walking advocates. They also provide a web-based, online support network for local pedestrian advocacy groups.
Bike Rodeo & Non-Motorized Plan Event
Join us to discuss walking, biking, and transit improvements in Blue Island.
When: Aug 27, 2011, 10:30a-12p Where: Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York Street
Bring the kids for a BIKE RODEO!
A bicycle skills event. No bike…no problem - We have extras you can borrow!
Snacks and light refreshments will be served.
Download the updated Non-Motorized Plan event flyer. [En español]
Take the Non-Motorized Plan Walking & Bike Survey.
Please note: Cal-Sag Cycles will reopen for the day from 10a-2p!!
