EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ACTIVE AGING CITY OF PORTLAND S EXPERIENCE

EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ACTIVE AGING CITY OF PORTLAND S EXPERIENCE

PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION S ACHIEVEMENTS SENIOR STROLLS SENIOR CYCLE SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS

SENIOR STROLLS 1 COMPONENT OF SMARTTRIPS PROGRAM WEEKLY STROLLS HELD MID-MAY MID-OCT. 1 TO 3 MILES

PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS ROUTES ARE: GENERALLY FLAT START AND END ON TRANSIT ROUTES HAVE SIDEWALKS/CURB RAMPS

PLANNING CRITERIA FOR STROLLS ROUTES HAVE: REST ROOMS AT START OR ALONG THE WAY POINTS OF INTEREST LOOP POTENTIAL

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

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)

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

SAFE ROUTES TO SENIOR CENTERS INCREASE PED ACCESS TO SENIOR CENTERS ENCOURAGE SENIORS TO WALK MORE REDUCE AND PREVENT PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS NEAR SENIOR CENTERS

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

STEPS TO SAFE ROUTES TO 10 SENIOR CENTERS DEVELOP ENGINEERED PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW WITH STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS AT SENIOR CENTER WALKING CHALLENGE COMPETITION

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

SENIOR WALKING CHALLENGE 2 YEAR RESULTS 90 SENIORS PARTICIPATED 20,587,041 STEPS WALKED = 10,294 MILES

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

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

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

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

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.

PORTLAND BUREAU OF TRANSPORTATION HONORABLE MENTIONS PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS SUNDAY PARKWAYS

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

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!