2017 Annual Recognition Event Champions for Change Keyn ynote e - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2017 Annual Recognition Event Champions for Change

Keyn ynote e Sp Speak eaker er – Darrin W. Anderson, Sr., Ph.D., MS

Building a Culture of Health in Plainfield

Partners

Initiatives 1. Safe Routes to School 2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative 3. Infrastructure Improvements

Safe Routes to School Programs  Pedestrian & Bike Safety Presentations  Bike Skills Rodeos  Walk to School Day

1. Safe Routes to School Pedestrian and Bike Safety Presentations

1. Safe Routes to School On-Bike Skills Rodeos

1. Safe Routes to School Walk to School Day

1. Safe Routes to School Recognition Evergreen Woodland Elementary Elementary School School Jefferson Elementary School Hubbard Middle School

Healthy Corner Store Initiative $20,000 NJ Healthy Community Network Grant $5,000 Healthy Corner Store Initiative Mini Grant

2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative Partners Canela’s Grocery Isabelita Supermarket Rudilcia Market Ravi West Indian Grocery

2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative Food Samplings and Nutrition Education

2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative Health Screenings

3. Infrastructure Improvements $ 304,000 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Award

3. Infrastructure Improvements Recommendations  Add bike lanes  Add/repaint crosswalks  Add highly visible “School Zone” road markings  Create walking school bus

The Journey January 2017 April 2016 • First • Safe Routes • NJ Healthy to School Healthy • NJ Healthy Community • District Infrastructure Corner Corner Store Grant Received Wide School Grant Store Initiative Mini $20,000 Awarded Travel Plan Recruited Grant $304,000 Completed Awarded October $5,000 January 2016 2016 March 2017

Next Steps  Pass Complete Streets Policy  Pass SRTS Supportive Walking/Biking District Policy  Increase access of fresh fruits and vegetables at local corner stores

Contact Us  Gloria Montealegre, Community Engagement Liaison Plainfield Public Schools 908-731-4333 gmontealegre@plainfield.k12.nj.us  Veronica Taylor, Superintendent of Division of Parks and Recreation 908-753-3097 veronica.taylor@plainfieldnj.gov  Dr. Atif Nazir, Health Officer 908-753-3092 atif.nazir@plainfieldnj.gov  Lisa Lee, EZ Ride Manager Bike & Pedestrian Program 201-939-4242 ext. 123 llee@ezride.org  Gabriella Bacchus, SRTS Assistant Coordinator 201-939-4242 ext. 121 gbacchus@ezride.org  Mateusz Pitrus, SRTS Assistant Coordinator 201-939-4242 ext. 122 mpitrus@ezride.org

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