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2017 Annual Recognition Event Champions for Change Keyn ynote e - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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Building a Culture of Health in Plainfield
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Partners
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Initiatives
- 1. Safe Routes to School
- 2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative
- 3. Infrastructure Improvements
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Safe Routes to School Programs
Pedestrian & Bike Safety
Presentations
Bike Skills Rodeos Walk to School Day
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- 1. Safe Routes to School
Pedestrian and Bike Safety Presentations
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- 1. Safe Routes to School
On-Bike Skills Rodeos
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- 1. Safe Routes to School
Walk to School Day
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- 1. Safe Routes to School
Recognition Evergreen Elementary School
Jefferson
Elementary School Hubbard Middle School Woodland Elementary School
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Healthy Corner Store Initiative
$20,000 NJ Healthy Community Network Grant $5,000 Healthy Corner Store Initiative Mini Grant
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- 2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative
Partners
Canela’s Grocery Isabelita Supermarket Ravi West Indian Grocery Rudilcia Market
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- 2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative
Food Samplings and Nutrition Education
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- 2. Healthy Corner Store Initiative
Health Screenings
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- 3. Infrastructure Improvements
$304,000 Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Award
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- 3. Infrastructure Improvements
Recommendations
Add bike lanes Add/repaint crosswalks Add highly visible “School Zone” road markings Create walking school bus
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The Journey
- NJ Healthy
Community Grant Received
$20,000
January 2016
- District
Wide School Travel Plan Completed April 2016
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Healthy Corner Store Recruited
October 2016
- NJ Healthy
Corner Store Initiative Mini Grant Awarded $5,000 January 2017
- Safe Routes
to School Infrastructure Grant Awarded $304,000 March 2017
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Next Steps
Pass Complete Streets Policy Pass SRTS Supportive Walking/Biking
District Policy
Increase access of fresh fruits and vegetables
at local corner stores
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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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