Dr. Mark Fenton–Health promoters have realized that simply telling people to exercise more has been ineffective. But we can build communities where functional physical activities such as walking, bicycling, and transit use “stick” and become a more routine part of daily life. The good news is the very things we do to encourage healthier lifestyles also create more environmentally sustainable and functional settings, as well as more vibrant local economies. The benefits range from reducing traffic congestion, vehicle idling and commensurate emissions; to shifting travel mode split and reducing greenhouse gases; to improving stormwater infiltration by altering design standards to reduce parking, narrow roads to calm traffic, and create walkable streetscapes with more green infrastructure.
This thought provoking presentation will offer a picture of “stickier” communities that invite interdisciplinary collaboration yield multiple benefits.
Wed., April 17, 3:10 p.m.
With a walk audit from 4-5 p.m.
Vancouver (VSCI 140)
Pullman (PACCAR 202)
Tri-Cities (TFLO 247)
