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WS 1A Building the Case for Street Design that Supports Health
- 1. Building the case for street design that supports health Colin Harris and Dana Dickman Alta Planning + Design International Open Streets Summit Portland, 2016
- 2. Ideas…. • How does transportation impact health? • Where does good health come from? • How does open streets support community health? • Can open streets inspire investment?
- 3. The current U.S. transportation infrastructure focuses on motor vehicle travel and provides limited support for other transportation options for most Americans. (Center for Disease Control & Prevention)
- 4. *Sample size <50 or the relative standard error (dividing the standard error by the prevalence) ≥ 30%. Prevalence of Self-Reported Obesity Among U.S. Adults (BRFSS, 2014)
- 5. Health starts long before illness; it starts in our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and jobs
- 6. Health Equity Institute, San Francisco State University
- 7. Where does Active Transportation impact community health? Health Equity Institute, San Francisco State University
- 8. But in reality.. Health Equity Institute, San Francisco State University
- 9. Health Impact Pyramid Health Counseling & Education Medical Care Interventions Long-lasting Protective Interventions Changes to the Environmental Context: Healthy Options = Default Choice Changes to Socioeconomic Factors Frieden, T. (2010). A Framework for Public Health Action: The Health Impact Pyramid. American Journal of Public Health, 100(4). Smallest Impact Largest Impact
- 10. Physical Activity & Health beyond Obesity 30 to 60 minutes of daily moderate exercise reduces risks of colon, lung and breast cancers by a minimum of 20%. (National Cancer Institute) Exposure to traffic emissions is linked to asthma exacerbation, reduced lung function, adverse birth outcomes and childhood cancers. (CDC) 20 minutes of physical activity, 3x a week, strengthens the lungs, including the lungs of the 1 in 13 people living with asthma in the US. (US National Library of Medicine)
- 11. Physical Activity & Social-Mental Wellbeing Cognitive processing, concentration, creativity Stress, anxiety, depression Community gathering, social support networks Disabilities, balance, independence
- 12. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities appear overall to benefit the full spectrum of society perhaps more broadly than any other provision of transportation. Above: TCRP Report 95: Transportation System Changes Chapter 16— Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Right: NACTO, Urban Street Design Guide, Parklets
- 13. Health and Transportation Connections TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OUTCOME IMPACT Connectivity & Trip Length Reduction Traffic Calming Measures & Context Sensitive Solutions Public Transportation Opportunities Pedestrian & Bicycle Amenities More People Bike & Walk More Community Engagement Increased Mobility Options for Those Who Cannot Drive Fewer Crashes Less Time Spent in Cars & Reduced Air Pollution Increased Physical Activity Improved Mental and Social Health Weight Management Reduced Burden of Chronic Diseases Muscle & Bone Strengthening
- 14. Economic Benefits of Active Transportation “Every $1 spent on evidence-based programs that increase physical activity and improve nutrition saves $5.60 in health spending within five years and up to $6.20 within 10 years.” American Public Health Association. “Public Health and Chronic Disease Cost Savings and Return on Investment”
- 15. For low-income and communities of color, the lack of safe places to ride in their neighborhoods, unequal representation in transportation project planning and unequal financial burdens prevent equal access to cycling and its benefits. (Active Living Research)
- 16. Partnering for the Health of All • Public Health Departments • Private business • Food security advocates • Health care providers • Economic development • Housing advocates
- 17. Open Streets + Active Transportation Creating opportunities for community gathering and physical activity, benefiting physical, mental and social health of individuals and communities.
- 18. Brief Overview of Open Streets Minneapolis
- 19. An initiative of the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
- 21. LyndaleAveS 2011
- 25. LyndaleAveS Lowry Ave N Central Ave NE 2013
- 27. LyndaleAveS Central Ave NE 2014 Franklin Ave E Lowry Ave N North Mpls Greenway NicolletAve
- 29. LyndaleAveS 2015 Franklin Ave E Lowry Ave N NicolletAve Lake St E Northeast Downtown University of Minnesota
- 31. LyndaleAveS 2016 Franklin Ave E W Broadway NicolletAve Lake St E Northeast Downtown University of Minnesota
- 35. Minnehaha Avenue
- 38. Minnehaha Avenue
- 40. Route Planning Design Decisions / Challenges
- 43. City Meetings
- 48. Initial Outreach
- 65. Traffic Management and Volunteer Utilization
- 71. Overview of Supporting Activities / Programming
- 108. Partnering with the Center for Prevention
- 109. We are in the business of… • Creating healthy communities • Changing norms, attitudes and behaviors through public awareness initiatives • Increasing health equity • Building a movement for community health improvement • Advocating for policy changes • Evaluating and continually improving our work
- 110. Interest in Open Streets We see Open Streets as a strategic event that represents the intersection of several areas of our work. They support community engagement, organizing, opportunities for physical activity…and they are fun!
- 111. Theory of change Increasedphysicalactivity Increased advocacy base Increased awareness & understanding of active living principles & value of community OpenStreetsEvents implemented Social norms change Increased economic activity at local businesses Increased demand for active living supports
- 112. 2014 BY THE NUMBERS •25 Blue Cross sponsored events in Minnesota (+1 through ALFA) •Businesses that closed because of the event: 0 •Mayoral, public works and public safety offices that would support future events: ALL •Over 75,000 attendees!
- 113. 2015 and 2016 Active Places Demonstration Projects
- 146. Discussion • Do you currently have an Open Streets initiative in your community? • Is there an active living focus or health partner? • How do you see partnerships developing in your community to support streets as active places?
- 147. Dana Dickman, Principal danadickman@altaplanning.com Colin Harris, Engineer colinharris@altaplanning.com