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EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR … · excellence in building healthy communities...
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EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR
ACTIVE AGING
CITY OF
PORTLAND‟S
EXPERIENCE
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PORTLAND BUREAU OF
TRANSPORTATION‟S ACHIEVEMENTS
SENIOR STROLLS
SENIOR CYCLE
SAFE ROUTES TO
SENIOR CENTERS
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SENIOR STROLLS
1 COMPONENT OF SMARTTRIPS PROGRAM
WEEKLY STROLLS HELD MID-MAY – MID-OCT.
1 TO 3 MILES
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PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS
ROUTES ARE:
GENERALLY FLAT
START AND END ON TRANSIT ROUTES
HAVE SIDEWALKS/CURB RAMPS
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PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS
ROUTES HAVE:
REST ROOMS AT START OR ALONG THE
WAY
POINTS OF INTEREST
LOOP POTENTIAL
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GOODIES FOR STROLLERS
WELCOME PACKETS:
Encouragement tips
Pedometers
12 Week Walking Log
Aging and Disability
Services brochure
Driver Safety flier
State Crosswalk Laws
District Walking Map
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MORE GOODIES FOR STROLLERS
TRANSIT HONORED
CITIZEN KITS
ROUTE MAPS
HISTORY OF AREA
RAFFLE TICKET
draw for walking related
gifts, such as fanny
pack with water bottle,
granny cart, or local
business gift certificate
(donations sought)
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PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS:
76% REPORTED
INCREASE IN
STAMINA
53% WALK MORE
SINCE BEGINNING
STROLLS
71% REPLACED A
DRIVING TRIP WITH A
WALKING TRIP
51% MORE FAMILIAR
WITH TRANSIT
SYSTEM
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PARTICIPANT SURVEY RESULTS:
FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT STROLLS
HELPED STAY ACTIVE
DISCOVERED NEW NEIGHBORHOODS
LEARNED AREA HISTORY
MET NEW PEOPLE
DISCOVERED NEW PARKS
DISCOVERED NEW BUSINESSES
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FEEL THE LOVE FROM STROLLERS
“These walks are the
best thing. I really
enjoy them.”
“You have put together
a very worthwhile
project. You certainly
can take credit for
reaching out to so many
people in such a
healthy and useful
way.”
“Attending strolls
markedly improved my
health and fitness.”
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MORE LOVE FROM STROLLERS
“The free admission was a great blessing to my low income budget. God bless every one of you for your help and part in making these strolls possible.”
“Great to see walks included people with canes, etc. Hope the program's still around when I get to that point!”
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SENIOR CYCLE PROGRAM
PROVIDE INFORMATION, INSPIRATION AND
SUPPORT FOR BIKING
PROVIDE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND ABILITY TO
CONSIDER BIKING AS A FUN AND EASY VIABLE
TRANSPORTATION OPTION
PROVIDE 3 WHEEL RECUMBENT BIKES AND
HELMETS
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SENIOR CYCLE PROGRAM
OFF-ROAD RIDES IN PARK OR BIKE TRAIL
2 VOLUNTEERS LEAD 2 HOUR RIDES
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
250 RIDERS - COMPLETELY FULL IN 2008
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FEEL THE LOVE FROM CYCLERS
“I loved every moment
of the biking – can
hardly wait for more!!”
“Active seniors are
healthy seniors. As we
age it becomes easier
to stay in and become a
couch potato,
complaining about our
aches and pains.
Biking‟s great for getting
us out!”
“The bikes are very
comfortable & steady!”
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SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS
INCREASE PED ACCESS TO SENIOR CENTERS
ENCOURAGE SENIORS TO WALK MORE
REDUCE AND PREVENT PEDESTRIAN
ACCIDENTS NEAR SENIOR CENTERS
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STEPS TO SAFE ROUTES TO 10
SENIOR CENTERS
MEET WITH STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS AT SENIOR CENTER
DISCUSS TRANSIT STOPS, SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS & DANGERS
DEVELOP ½ MILE & 1 MILE WALKING LOOPS
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PRESENTATION/DVD
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STEPS TO SAFE ROUTES TO 10
SENIOR CENTERS
DEVELOP ENGINEERED PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS
REVIEW WITH STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS AT
SENIOR CENTER
WALKING CHALLENGE COMPETITION
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SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS
PROGRAM RESULTS
ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS LIKE CURB RAMPS, SIGNAGE, SIDEWALKS, VISIBILITY, RELOCATE BENCHES, HANDICAPPED PARKING
IMPROVEMENTS: $39,500
STAFF: $28,350
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SENIOR WALKING CHALLENGE
2 YEAR RESULTS
90 SENIORS PARTICIPATED
20,587,041 STEPS WALKED
= 10,294 MILES
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PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION‟S
SENIOR RECREATION PROGRAM
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Tappercise Line Dance Yoga
Chair Yoga Tai Chi Pilates
Enhanced Fitness Moderate Exercise
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
1450 PARTICIPANTS A YEAR
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SENIOR RECREATION‟S
TRI-LEVEL HIKING PROGRAM
OFFERED 5 DAYS/WEEK ALL YEAR LONG:
METRO MOVERS – 2 HOUR LOCAL WALK
HIKE FOR HEALTH – 4 – 7 MILES
WILDERNESS HIKES – 7 – 10 MILES
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SENIOR RECREATION HIKING
LOGISTICS
PARTICIPANTS ATTEND ORIENTATION
BEGINNERS START WITH METRO MOVERS FIRST
MUST WALK 20 MINUTE MILE W/O SHORTNESS OF BREATH
SKILL LEVEL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR HIKE FOR HEALTH & WILDERNESS
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MORE SENIOR RECREATION HIKING
LOGISTICS
FEES FOR HIKES: MOVERS - $2, HIKE FOR
HEALTH - $13, WILDERNESS HIKE - $18
HIKES LEAD BY VOLUNTEERS
HAVE 2 15 PASSENGER VANS
260 HIKERS IN 2008
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FEEL THE LOVE FROM HIKERS
“These programs afford
opportunities for friendship
and fellowship, exercise, a
chance to experience new
vistas, body and spirit
refreshment, fun and
laughter.”
“Although I was a „well‟
person, I did have a marginal
bone loss. Now, I am
stronger than in my entire
life.”
“Each experience
strengthens my body and
feeds my soul.”
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PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION
HONORABLE MENTIONS
PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
SUNDAY PARKWAYS
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LINKS TO BUILDING YOUR HEALTHY
COMMUNITY
WWW.GETTINGAROUNDPORTLAND.ORG
INFO ON SMARTTRIPS (SENIOR STROLLS
AND MORE) PLUS SUNDAY PARKWAYS
WWW.PORTLANDPARKS.ORG
RECREATION PROGRAMS
SENIOR RECREATION
WWW.PORTLANDONLINE.COM/TRANSPO
RTATION/INDEX.CFM?C=40554
PORTLAND WALKS – BE SAFE VIDEO
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NEVER TOO OLD TO BE ACTIVE
At the ripe old age of 75, my dear old
grandmother decided to start walking.
Unfortunately, we haven‟t seen her since!