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Maine Physical Activity & Nutrition Program

Training & Events

2009 Active Communities Conference
Walking, Biking, Physical Activity and the Built Environment

May 12th, at the Harraseeket Inn, Freeport
Free to Attend

Presented By:
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Maine Department of Transportation
Maine Department of Conservation
Maine State Planning Office

 

Who Should Attend?
Public health, safety, planning, economic development and public works professionals, citizens, municipal officials and others interested in learning more!

What Will I Learn?

  • What "active community environments" can look like
  • The connection between active communities and the local economy
  • The planning and funding processes for creating active communities
  • About people and resources to help your efforts

AGENDA

RAIN OR SHINE Bring your walking shoes!
8:00-8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-9:00 Welcome
The Economic Impacts of Obesity and Chronic Disease
David Crawford, Maine Physical Activity & Nutrition Program
9:00-10:15 Creating Healthy and Successful Communities in Challenging Times
Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30 Breakout Session One
  • Policies and Planning Practices to Create Sustainable Communities
    Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute
  • Encouragement Programs for Walking and Biking
    Sarah Cushman, Portland Green Streets; Carey Kish, Go Maine Commuter Program
  • Schools Promoting Physical Activity
    Lynn D’Agostino, Jordan Acres Elementary School, Brunswick; Penny Townsend, MSAD 48;
    Safe Routes to School Encouragement Program
  • Success Stories: Processes Used for Local Walking and Biking Improvements
    Dan Stewart, MaineDOT; Peter Garret, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails
  • Walking Audit: Downtown Freeport
  • Biking Audit: Freeport
    Bikes and helmets provided or bring your own. Helmets are required for all participants.
11:30-12:45 Networking Lunch with Others From Your County
Funding Your Project
Dan Stewart, MaineDOT Quality Community Program
12:45-1:00 Break
1:00-2:00 Breakout Session Two- Repeat of all Session One Workshops
2:00-2:15 Break
2:15-3:45 Improving Conditions at the Community Level Workshop
Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute;
John Del Vecchio, State Planning Oce; and other experts
3:45-4:00 Closing

 

TO REGISTER:

  • Register online at: www.mcdregistration.org
    Click Statewide Conferences and Events
    There is no registration fee. Lunch provided.
  • For more information, please contact:
    Rebecca Drewette-Card, Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program,
    at 207-287-5084 or rebecca.drewettecard@maine.gov

Part of Maine’s Action Communities for Health, Innovation & Environmental Change (ACHIEVE) Initiative and MaineDOT’s Quality Community Program
Part of Commute Another Way Week
Part of Maine’s Walk and Bike to School Week

For directions to the event, please visit: www.harraseeketinn.com

 

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