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Health and Transportation: Health and Transportation: A City Perspective A City Perspective ProWalk ProBike ‐ September 2012 Erika Lewis‐Huntley City of Rancho Cucamonga

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Health and Transportation: Health and Transportation: A City Perspective A City Perspective 

ProWalk ProBike ‐ September 2012 

Erika Lewis‐Huntley City of Rancho Cucamonga

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§  Lead by Example 

§  Comprehensive Approach to Health 

§  Mobilize Public‐Private Resources 

§  Empower Resident Leaders 

§  Advance Policies and Programs that Support Healthy & Sustainable Lifestyles 

Healthy RC Strategies Healthy RC Strategies

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§  Rancho Cucamonga population: ~170,000 (grown 350% since incorporation in 1977) 

§  40.2 square miles §  Health indicators parallel those of San 

Bernardino County –  4 th  most obese –  9 th highest death rate from heart disease –  2 out of 3 residents are obese or overweight –  2 out of 4 students do not meet fitness 

standards §  Recognize public health is under City 

purview 

Commitment to Community Health Commitment to Community Health

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§  City‐wide initiative to encourage healthy and sustainable lifestyles –  Comprehensive and integrated approach 

–  Multi‐departmental effort coordinated by City Manager’s Office 

§  Broad definition of health –  Impacted by how we develop our 

communities 

The Road to Healthy RC The Road to Healthy RC 

Healthy RC inspires a lifestyle that embraces a Healthy Mind, Body, and Earth, through lifelong learning and enrichment, active and healthy 

living and environmental sustainability.

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Focus on ALL Influencers of Health Focus on ALL Influencers of Health

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Healthy RC Institutionalization Healthy RC Institutionalization §  Minimize reliance on General Fund 

–  Integrate into existing and new programming 

–  Leverage resources 

§  Health in ALL Policies approach: identify policy opportunities to increase healthy lifestyles –  Long‐term sustainability –  City is in an excellent position to 

modify environments that directly affect health 

§  Emphasis on areas at highest risk for obesity and least amount of resources to address the problem  Employee Programs  Newsletters 

Facilities Community Events

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Aerial 1969

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Aerial 2009

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Health in All Policies Health in All Policies 

§  What is the General Plan? –  Long‐range policy document 

(“Blueprint”) for the development of the city 

–  Overarching goal to maintain & enhance the health of Rancho Cucamonga 

§  Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga –  Reflect the City’s pursuit of a Healthy 

Mind, Body, & Earth 

–  Defines the way we want to work together to create a healthy more livable community

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General Plan Chapters That Reference Healthy RC

General Plan Chapter Mind Body Earth Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources 

� � � 

Housing  � � � 

Community Mobility  � � 

Economic Development  � � 

Community Services  � � � 

Resource Conservation  � 

Public Facilities and Infrastructure  � � � 

Public Health and Safety  � � � 

Healthy RC Overarching Theme of General Plan Healthy RC Overarching Theme of General Plan

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Policies Promoting Policies Promoting Community Mobility Community Mobility 

§Goal CM‐1: Provide an integrated and balanced multi‐ modal transportation network of Complete Streets to meet the needs of all users and transportation modes. 

§Policy CM‐1.2: Provide an integrated network of roadways that provides for convenient automobile, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation movement around the City.

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Mobilizing Public/Private Resources to Mobilizing Public/Private Resources to Improve Community Mobility Improve Community Mobility 

§  Optimize community resources §  Healthy RC Collaborative: 

‐  Residents (youth & adults) ‐  City staff ‐  Public health professionals ‐  Community organizations ‐  Faith‐based institutions ‐  Hospitals ‐  Schools ‐  Local businesses ‐  Universities 

(Randall Lewis Health Policy Fellow)

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Community Engagement Community Engagement 

§  Community Forums for youth and adults 

§  Identify barriers and challenges to healthy eating and active living in their neighborhood; i.e., lack of curbs, sidewalks, and bike lanes 

§  Propose strategies to mitigate challenges, i.e., Active Transportation, SRTS 

§  Formed Subcommittees made up of City staff, community organizations, and residents

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§  Community‐based Participatory Approach 

§  Building “Community Champions” §  Recognizes that EVERYONE has 

something to contribute to the process §  Participate in decisions that affect their 

community §  Meaningful participation §  Sense of ownership §  Increases trust and bridges cultural 

gaps §  Long‐term sustainability 

Empowering Community Leaders Empowering Community Leaders

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Empowering Youth Leaders Empowering Youth Leaders §  Modeled after “Community 

Champions” §  Competitive process §  Branding Workshops §  Youth empowerment 

workshops §  Activities: 

–  Walkability audits –  Video development (PSA’s) –  Park Assessments –  Assessments for Nutrition & 

Beverage Standards –  Farmer’s market evaluation

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§  Improving health, safety, & transportation 

§  13 schools §  City management tool – creating safer, 

more accessible settings for walking and bicycling 

Programs Promoting Community Mobility 

Stakeholder Workshops  Safety Education  Special Events

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GIS Interactive Web GIS Interactive Web‐ ‐based SRTS Map based SRTS Map

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Neighborhood Neighborhood Walkability Walkability Assessments Assessments

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Infrastructure Project Encouraging Community Mobility Infrastructure Project Encouraging Community Mobility Sidewalk Improvements Sidewalk Improvements

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Trail Accessibility Trail Accessibility

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Infrastructure Project Encouraging Community Mobility Infrastructure Project Encouraging Community Mobility Upgrade maintenance access road to Class 1 bike trail

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Technology Improving Community Mobility Technology Improving Community Mobility Sidewalk Inspection Program Sidewalk Inspection Program – – Mobile App Mobile App

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Mobile Application

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Pedestrian Safety Campaign Pedestrian Safety Campaign

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§  Joint‐use Agreements 

§  Community Gardens 

§  Farmers’ Markets 

§ Nutrition Standards 

§ Healthy RC Dining Program 

§  Smoke‐free Recognition Program 

§  Fun on the Run Mobile Recreation Program 

Other Healthy Living Initiatives Other Healthy Living Initiatives

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For More Information about Healthy RC 

Visit the Healthy RC Website: www.HealthyRC.info 

Contact: Erika.Lewis‐[email protected] 

(909) 477‐2700 ext.2008