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The Commonwealth Team

The Walkability Action Institute, sponsored by Purpose, equips teams to pursue policy, systems, and environmental changes for increased physical activity levels through walking, aiming to reduce chronic disease risk. Team members include Kenneth E. Lantz Jr., Marcia C. DuBois, Henry C. Murdaugh, Andrea Tetreault, and John Bolecek. The institute focuses on low-hanging fruit in Virginia, with synergistic activities like the Union Cycliste Internationale Road World Championship, Governor's initiatives, and complete streets implementation. The plan of action involves establishing an advisory group, hosting a Walkability Institute, strengthening partnerships, and building on existing initiatives.

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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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