Tucked away about an hour northeast of Traverse City along a section of Lake Charlevoix, East Jordan is a year around destination. Tourists can be seen flocking to nearby beaches in the summertime and taking in some of Michigan’s best skiing in the winter. In short, East Jordan offers things that are familiar to and […]
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There are a variety of unintended consequences when communities pay little attention to the walkability and bikeability of their community – many of which fall in the realm of public health and safety. For instance, when a community is designed without active living in mind, rates of diseases associated with a lack of physical activity
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Reflecting back on the last year shines a light on what we accomplished together through everyone’s innovative engagement. It also provides us an opportunity to thank you and show our appreciation for the work that was achieved through all of our strategic partnerships. Thank you for an amazing 2022!
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20 years of Safe Routes to School in Michigan. It’s a special year for Safe Routes to School in Michigan because this year marks 20 years of work supporting, building, and empowering communities to walk and bike to school safely!
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Novi is a bustling city about 30 miles northwest of Detroit. It is home to a unique mix of cultures, exemplified by places like its Hindu temple and Japanese grocery store. While many Michigan cities have struggled with population declines according to theU.S. Census, Novi has grown consistently and is now home to more than
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Save the Date February 22, 2023 | Virtual Format Join professionals from the fields of planning, education, transportation, health, engineering, natural resource and environmental protection, architecture, and landscape architecture for a day of training and connection focusing on active transportation and Safe Routes to School. Transportation Bonanza 14 will be held virtually and will have an emphasis
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There’s so much to do to get students ready for returning to school. Be sure to make a plan that incorporates safe and fun ways to help students get to school using active transportation. This is also a great time for your students to begin new habits and routines. In addition to starting their day with physical activity, inspiring
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The famous Ford Flivver was manufactured in Kingsford in the early 20th century – a small town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After Henry Ford established the automobile plant, the Flivver, which was the nickname for his Model T automobile, began serving as the unofficial school mascot. Today, two of Breitung Township Schools, Kingsford Middle School
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Districtwide approaches to Safe Route to School (SRTS) projects are strongly encouraged because they provide consistent communication, education, and a supportive culture for walking and biking to school. This approach works to ensure that no matter the location a student finds themselves in while traveling to and from school, they have resources that support walking
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We welcomed Mary Moomaw to our team as director at the end of May. Mary was our contracts manager when she joined the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) team in 2008. During her tenure at MFF, she also worked on MFF SNAP-Ed initiatives gaining experience in training, facilitation, resource development, and active transportation. Mary has a diverse background coupling
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