With the arrival of summer, Michiganders are preparing to spend more time together in the great outdoors. The closure of gyms and wellness event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic has also given rise to more people using recreation amenities. As a result, parks, trails, downtowns, and neighborhoods have seen an increase in foot and […]
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Our team has outlined modifications to the planning process so schools can continue to build momentum while communities are social distancing. These modifications are meant to help, not detract from the process. The planning process should engage the same individuals involved in the in-person process, including: Parents Students, Teachers, and School staff Residents City officials and staff Local law enforcement Non-profit
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Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) is providing fun resources for families to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic. MFF and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are launching Walk and Wheel Wednesdays to give socially-distanced Michigan families opportunities for healthy and fun outdoor activity. Beginning May 6, families are invited to be active by spending at least
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After a school completed their surveys, and walking and biking audit, the next step is to start the action planning process. The action planning process is intended to engage community, and this case study on Mill Elementary school in Dearborn shows how they fostered community engagement to create their action plan. As the birthplace of
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Motown, one of the affectionate nicknames of Detroit, is the birthplace of soul music, a style of music that has a flair of pop influence. It’s a city with soul in more than just its music. Its people have it too. They have a sense of positivity, pride and strength in the face of outside
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Detroit, the “Motor City”, is known for the innovation of the automobile which is ingrained into mainstream culture. This, and much of Detroit’s history, means different things to different people with wide variations based on where residents live and how they move through the city. The appreciation of Detroit’s transportation history is especially true for
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Highland Township is a suburb of Metro Detroit with a distinctive rural character which the community has worked to preserve. This rural setting, and the community consensus to preserve it, presented its own set of strengths and challenges as Highland Township worked and applied for the SRTS grant in 2015 to incorporate more walking and
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Last month, our staff and a handful of coordinators from across the state headed to Tampa for the 2019 National Safe Routes to School Conference. We shared the significant improvements happening in Detroit and Traverse City and were surrounded by colleagues that shared their progress across the country. Hearing how we collectively make it safe, convenient and
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MDOT developed a grant schedule for the next two years, which will make planning ahead much easier. If you are interested in pursuing major grant funding, we encourage you to: Review the 2020 and 2021 schedule, Take some time to work with your Grant Coordinator on your action plan, After completing your action plan process,
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Thanksgiving is full of traditions for many people- watching the game, breaking the wishbone, or making grandma’s famous dish together. This year, start a new tradition by spending time together outside. Thanksgiving Day Get moving with a walk around the block once the turkey has made its way to the oven. Or, take a leisurely
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