Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Program

 Active Community Environments 

Task Force Strategies

The following strategies can be implemented by building local partnerships, using multi-sectoral community programs and resources, instituting environmental and policy changes, and evaluating and refining efforts. Partnerships across industry sectors (e.g., planning, transportation, and health) will foster understanding and build solid relationships for action. Changes in the built environment can positively impact behaviors. Evaluation is a critical component for sustainability and must be part of any community strategy.

Strategy 1: Assess, modify, and improve community planning and design to support and advocate for increased physical activity.

Strategy 2: Develop land-use planning and development policies that integrate "smart growth" principles.

Strategy 3: Develop school sites and routes that promote active community living.

Strategy 4: Develop an integrated parks and/or open space system with recreation facilities near every neighborhood and employment center.

Strategy 5: Develop a balanced transportation system that provides people with options for their mode of travel including transit, walking, bicycling and motor vehicles. 

Strategy 6: Reduce the number and severity of pedestrian and bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles.

To achieve these recommended strategies, please utilize the following resources:

Active Living Network

Robert Wood Johnson's Active Living by Design

Walkable Communities, Inc.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

Local Government Commission

America Bikes

Colorado Department of Transportation's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program

Bicycle Colorado

Liveable Communities Support Center

Active Community Environments

• Active Community Environments: Defining the Issue

• Active Community Environments Workplan Activities

• Active Community Environments Fact Sheet