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The Commonwealth Team

The Commonwealth Team. “The Walkability Action Institute” Henry Murdaugh July 17, 2017. Walkability Action Institute. Sponsored by. Purpose. Equip teams Pursue policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes and interventions

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The Commonwealth Team

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  1. The Commonwealth Team “The Walkability Action Institute” Henry Murdaugh July 17, 2017

  2. Walkability Action Institute • Sponsored by

  3. Purpose • Equip teams • Pursue policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes and interventions • Increase population levels of physical activity with a focus on walking • Reduce chronic disease risk and burden

  4. Requirements • 5 member Team • Representation from: • Submit a plan of action after the Institute

  5. Team Members • Kenneth E. Lantz, Jr. • Richmond Regional Planning • District Commission • klantz@richmondregional.org • Marcia C. DuBois  • VA Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services • marcia.dubois@dars.virginia.gov • Henry C. Murdaugh • Virginia Department of Health • Henry.Murdaugh@vdh.virginia.gov • Andrea Tetreault • House of Delegates/Virginia General Assembly • Andrea@MarcusSimon.com • John Bolecek • Virginia Department of Transportation • John.Bolecek@vdot.virginia.gov

  6. Low Hanging Fruit in Virginia

  7. Synergistic Activities • Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championship in Richmond • Governor’s “Walk the Skyline” competition for State Employees • Governor’s declaration: May as Bicycling Month • Implementation of Complete Streets in communities

  8. Plan of Action • Establish advisory group • Host a “Walkability Institute” • Strengthen/expand partnerships • Capitalize on current initiatives

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