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develop evidence-based policies and
changes to the environment that support walkability. In Corpus Christi,
Texas, the city made a commitment to
develop a hike and bike Master Plan.
Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Parks
is working with local and national
partners to develop a 100-mile trail
system that will encircle the city, linking parks and neighborhoods to civic
and cultural attractions and providing
healthy transportation options for residents. The West Virginia Recreation
and Park Association is working in
collaboration with the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to establish
a comprehensive trail marking and
identification system that will include
signs for every type of trail usage.
The long-term health benefits of
walking are clear and can help Americans reach important physical activity
goals such as those outlined in the 2008
Physical Activity Guidelines and Midcourse Report (www.health.gov/pagui
delines/midcourse/pag-mid-coursereport-final.pdf). Enhancing walking
infrastructure not only positively impacts communities through improved
physical health, but also boosts local
economies and the sustainability of
our environment. A Walking Revolution also reports that walking brings
a host of other benefits, including a
greater appreciation of local, state and
national parks; open space; and recreation centers. Parks and recreation are
a solution to the barriers that currently prevent walking and, by supporting
and promoting walking and walkable
communities, can help build a healthier and fit nation.
To support the Surgeon General's
call to action, a Walking Summit is
planned for October 2013 in Washington, D.C. The " Every Body Walk! "
campaign, which was catalyzed by
Kaiser Permanente to get Americans

moving and make communities more
walkable, has become a collaborative
involving numerous organizations,
including NRPA. America Walks, a
national coalition of local walking advocacy groups, serves as the collabora-

tive's coordinator. More information
on the Walking Summit can be found
at www.everybodywalk.org.
Zarnaaz Bashir, MPH, is NRPA's Director of
Strategic Health Initiatives (zbashir@nrpa.org).

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