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Activism for a Healthier Community Ed Kraemer, M. D. Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006 Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board Founding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board

Talking Points 1. Second Hand Smoke (SHS) causes illness & death 2. There is no risk-free level of exposure to SHS 3. Ventilation systems cannot remove SHS. 4. Smoke free laws don’t harm local economy. 5. Businesses benefit from being smoke free.

Envisioned Process Idea Mayor City Council Clean Air For All

Actual Process…(reality!) 2005 Health Education Advisory Board 2006 “Clean Air Lee’s Summit” Citizens Group (Dr. Salanski Dr. Kraemer) Request to City Council Recruitment & training “Clean Air” Concept Partner with Mayor Buy-In Citizens Organize: “Just One Meeting” No action by City Council Clean Air Independence Clean Air KC Public Hearing Community education Clean Indoor Air Citizens’ Initiative Proposed Ordinance Return to Council with: -- Petition signatures -- Surgeon General Report -- Strong Community Showing Petition “Vote YES! Clean Air Lee’s Summit” Campaign… Consider options Public vote: Do you want All restaurants & bars in LS to be smoke free? YES: 71 % No: 29 % Council adopts Clean Indoor Air Act Bars & some restaurants exempted…to be placed on ballot Revised Clean Indoor Air Act takes effect March 17, 2007

Health Benefits of Smoke Free Workplace Laws • More smokers quit. • Improved public health • Reduced acute MI hospitalizations & death

Smoke Free Laws enacted after Lee’s Summit & Independence: • KC Metro: KC, Mo Liberty Blue Springs North KC Gladstone Parkville Grandview Belton Raymore Fairway Leawood Lenexa Mission Olathe Overland Park Prairie Roeland Park • Other Missouri Cities: Maryville Chillicothe Kirksville Columbia Jeff City Fulton Lake St. Louis O’Fallon Creve Coeur St. Louis Clayton Brentwood Kirkwood Nixa Springfield

I had become… an ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST!

Livable Streets • • • Streets are for everybody! Multimodal Transportation Connects neighborhoods/destinations Unites instead of separating Encourages active living

Livable Streets? ?

Livable Streets? ?

Which is more inviting? ? or

Which is safer? ? or:

Which is safer? ? or:

Built Environment Activity Public Health?

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Built Environment Activity Public Health

Citizen Involvement & Education! Elected officials & Staff Policy Built Environment Activity…Public Health

Envisioned Process Idea Mayor City Council Livable Streets For All

Actual Process Health Education Advisory Board Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS “Complete Streets” Concept LS 360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process Mayor Buy-In Strategic Plan “adopted” by Council 2008 -2009 KPA Goal Complete Streets Livable Streets Planning Committee KPA Goal Complete Streets Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Community BFC Application/Review Education/ Encouragement Resolution/Policy Draft Resolution 2010 “Honorable Mention” Mayor City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups City Council “adopted” Resolution Oct. 25 th 2011… City Council “adopts” Ordinance Start Strategic Plan “Implementation” Awards/Designations Livable Streets Advisory Board Resolution Livable Streets Advisory Board Nov. 4 th Improve BFC Designation/Achieve PFC Designation Education/Encouragement Review Policy Implementation Improve Public Awareness/Safety/Enforcement Improve Lee’s Summit Livable Streets over time

Livable Streets Similar Initiatives(as of 2009): § National: Complete Streets Coalition § Regional: MARC Ped Net (Columbia) Trail Net (St. Louis) § State: MO Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation

Livable Streets Similar Initiatives(as of 2009): § Missouri communities: Columbia De. Soto Festus St. Louis Crystal City Elsberry Herculaneum Ferguson St. Joseph Pevely …Lee’s Summit?

Livable Streets Benefits to Community: Ø Connectivity Ø Property values Ø Economy Ø Public Health & Safety Ø Environment Ø Community Image Ø National recognition

What do Livable Streets look like?

Livable Streets Elements:

Livable Streets Elements:

Actual Process Health Education Advisory Board 2008 -2009 Strategic Plan “adopted” by LS 360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS “Complete Streets” Concept Mayor Buy-In City Council Livable Streets Planning Committee

Actual Process LS 360 KPA Goal Complete Streets 2010 Bike/Ped Friendly Community Livable Streets Planning Committee BFC Application/Review City Council adopted Resolution (Policy) Education & Encouragement Resolution & Policy “Honorable Mention” Draft/revise Resolution (feedback) Presentations: Mayor& City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups Livable Streets Advisory Board

Subcommittees: Education & Encouragement Livable Streets concept § Safe Walking/Biking/Driving § National Bike (and Walk) Month § Bike to Work Week § § www. livablestreetsls. com § Facebook: Livable Streets Lee’s Summit

Livable Streets Resolution… In a Nutshell • City supports Livable Streets principles. • City intends to incorporate principles into plans and ordinances. • Every Public Improvement proposal shall include: --Summary of Livable Streets elements --Reason for omission of any required elements § City establishes a Livable Streets Advisory Board

Support for a Livable Streets Resolution • Lee’s Summit 360 • Park Board • Health Education Advisory Board • Planning Commission • Downtown Main Street • Lee's Summit Medical Center Medical Staff …and Administration • John Knox Village • Chamber of Commerce (supports concept)

Shared Vision: A More Livable Community (KC Metro/State of Mo) – Walkable – Bike Friendly – Safe for All

How to Get there? Livable Streets Resolution …a great next step!

2010: Council Adopts Livable Streets Resolution/Policy! 2011: Mayor & Council Create Livable Streets Advisory Board!

Livable Streets Initiatives Enacted after Lee’s Summit’s KC Metro: § Ks: Leawood; Overland Park; KC; Roeland Park § Mo: KC; Independence; Blue Springs; Belton; Grandview § Regional: Bike. Walk KC Other Mo. Cities: Springfield; Clayton State: Missouri Livable Streets Missouri Complete Streets Resolution 2011

Actual Process 2011…and beyond… Awards/Designations Livable Streets Advisory Board Education & Encouragement Review Livable Streets Policy Implementation Evaluate & Improve BFC Designation… Achieve WFC (Walk Friendly) Designation… Improve Public Awareness… Improve Safety & Enforcement… Improve Streets Conditions (Engineering; Bike/Ped Transportation Plan, etc. )… Improve Health/Active Living over time… …with support of Mayor & Council (Elected officials) & Staff

City of Lee’s Summit Livable Streets Progress 2010: ØLivable Streets Policy (#2 in nation) 2011: ØLivable Streets Advisory Board ØBicycle Transportation Plan ØSidewalk Program/Curb Program ØSafe Routes to School Program ØWalk Friendly Community Award!! 2012 ØBicycle Friendly Community? ? ?

We got it!

Call to Action! • Contact local Elected Officials • Contact City Staff (Admin; Parks; Pub Works; Bike/Ped Coordinator) • Join (or start) a Citizens’ Action Group (e. g. bike club, walking club, bike/ped committee • Utilize “Resources” (next slide) Citizens + Staff + Elected Officials = SUCCESS!!

Resources Websites: • www. apha. org • smartgrowthamerica. org/complete-streets • mobikefed. org • bikewalkkc. org • livablestreetsls. com • marc. org/bikeped/ • livablestreets. missouri. edu/ • trailnet. org • pednet. org Print: • Complete Streets: Best Practices (B. Mc. Cann) • Missouri Livable Streets (Advocacy Guide and Design Manual) --------------------------------------Clean Air: www. cleanairkc. com www. tobaccofreemo. org

Accidental Activism Algorithm Choose an issue you are passionate about. Ø Show up. Ø Hang around. Ø Do what needs to be done.

Become an… ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST!

Activism for a Healthier Community Ed Kraemer, M. D. Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006 Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board Founding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board

Livable Streets Who benefits? ØOlder citizens ØChildren/families ØPeople with special needs (ADA) ØPeople who walk, ride a bike, drive a car, take a bus ØBusiness owners/merchants ØEconomically challenged

City of Lee’s Summit Livable Streets Progress Before 2010: ØGreenway Master Plan; Downtown ØEarly “complete streets” type projects ØLS 360 Citizens’ Strategic Plan 2010: ØLivable Streets Planning Committee Ø“Honorable Mention” Bicycle Friendly Community ØLivable Streets Policy (#2 in nation)

Livable Streets: Principles Designed to serve everyone: ü Pedestrians üBicyclists üTransit riders üMotorists üPersons of all ages and abilities