Prevalence of Complete Streets policies in U.S. municipalities

Carlson, Susan A.; Paul, Prabasaj; Kumar, Gayathri S.; Watson, Kathleen B.; Atherton, Emiko; Fulton, Janet E.

doi:10.1016/j.jth.2016.11.003

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“…Results from this pilot informed the development of a protocol used to conduct a similar national study of nutrition and physical activity policies and standards. Data from this national study are currently being analyzed to understand how supportive communities are of healthy eating and active living across the U.S. ( Onufrak et al, 2016 , Carlson et al, 2016 , Omura et al, 2017 ).…”

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“…In this paper, we describe the development of the survey questionnaire, survey sample design and administration, findings, and lessons learned from a 2012 pilot in two states: Minnesota and California. Results from this pilot informed the development of a protocol used to conduct a national study of how supportive communities are of healthy eating and active living across the U.S ( Onufrak et al, 2016 , Carlson et al, 2016 , Omura et al, 2017 ) and can be used in future state level follow up studies.…”

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Development and implementation of a local government survey to measure community supports for healthy eating and active living

Moore

Carlson

Onufrak

et al. 2017

Preventive Medicine Reports

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The ability to make healthy choices is influenced by where one lives, works, shops, and plays. Locally enacted policies and standards can influence these surroundings but little is known about the prevalence of such policies and standards that support healthier behaviors. In this paper, we describe the development of a survey questionnaire designed to capture local level policy supports for healthy eating and active living and findings and lessons learned from a 2012 pilot in two states, Minnesota and California, including respondent burden, survey sampling and administration methods, and survey item feasibility issues. A 38-item, web-based, self-administered survey and sampling frame were developed to assess the prevalence of 22 types of healthy eating and active living policies in a representative sample of local governments in the two states. The majority of respondents indicated the survey required minimal effort to complete with half taking < 20 min to complete the survey. A non-response follow-up plan including emails and phone calls was required to achieve a 68% response rate (versus a 37% response rate for email only reminders). Local governments with larger residential populations reported having healthy eating and active living policies and standards more often than smaller governments. Policies that support active living were more common than those that support healthy eating and varied within the two states. The methods we developed are a feasible data collection tool for estimating the prevalence of municipal healthy eating and active living policies and standards at the state and national level.

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Development and implementation of a local government survey to measure community supports for healthy eating and active living

Moore

Carlson

Onufrak

et al. 2017

Preventive Medicine Reports

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“…These policies have resulted in overwhelming automobile trips, traffic congestion, reduction in traffic safety, unsustainable energy use, increased air pollution and diminished economic growth, among others (Al-Mosaind, 2007). A study by Carlson et al (2017) indicated that only 25% of municipalities had a proper street policy. Tahlia project was a success because it increased the attractiveness of its commercial activities and land value, attracted more pedestrians and provided enough space for human interaction (Al Mahmood et al, 2017).…”

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Applying complete streets concept in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: opportunities and challenges

Al-Mosaind

2018

Urban, Planning and Transport Research

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Streets function as the place for interaction and communication, transportation, social and commercial activities for the general public. The concept of 'complete street' is gaining popularity worldwide. This study has assessed the current conditions of various functional streets' categories in selected neighborhoods in Riyadh to examine the applicability of complete streets concept on streets within and outside neighborhoods. Recent policy shift in Saudi Arabia includes huge government outlays for public transportation, humanizing neighborhoods, promoting walking as a healthy lifestyle and rising fuel prices would create a positive atmosphere for the implementation of complete streets' concept. Reclaiming streets to all users would be an important objective especially in cities that have been characterized as auto-dependent for decades. There is a need to reprioritize community development objectives for a more sustainable and livable environment.

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“…14 A small body of literature reports that few communities have adopted evidence-based active transportation approaches, which indicates room for improvement. [15][16][17] In 2015, 25.2% of US municipalities had a Complete Streets policy, which supports a comprehensive approach to make streets safer for all users, but specific land use or transportation strategies were not identified. 15 In addition, most such policies have no implementation plan.…”

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“…[15][16][17] In 2015, 25.2% of US municipalities had a Complete Streets policy, which supports a comprehensive approach to make streets safer for all users, but specific land use or transportation strategies were not identified. 15 In addition, most such policies have no implementation plan. Among 89.0% of US municipalities reporting having any type of community plan (ie, comprehensive/general, land use, transportation or bicycle/pedestrian plans), 53.9% reported street connectivity objectives, and 66.8% mixed-use objectives.…”

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Stepping Up Active Transportation in Community Health Improvement Plans: Findings From a National Probability Survey of Local Health Departments

Sreedhara¹,

Goins²,

Frisard³

et al. 2019

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background: Local health departments (LHDs) are increasingly involved in Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), a collaborative planning process that represents an opportunity for prioritizing physical activity. We determined the proportion of LHDs reporting active transportation strategies in CHIPs and associations between LHD characteristics and such strategies. Methods: A national probability survey of US LHDs (<500,000 residents; 30.2% response rate) was conducted in 2017 (n = 162). LHDs reported the inclusion of 8 active transportation strategies in a CHIP. We calculated the proportion of LHDs reporting each strategy. Multivariate logistic regression models determined the associations between LHD characteristics and inclusion of strategies in a CHIP. Inverse probability weights were applied for each stratum. Results: 45.6% of US LHDs reported participating in a CHIP with ≥1 active transportation strategy. Proportions for specific strategies ranged from 22.3% (Safe Routes to School) to 4.1% (Transit-Oriented Development). Achieving national accreditation (odds ratio [OR] = 3.67; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.11–12.05), pursuing accreditation (OR = 3.40; 95% CI, 1.25–9.22), using credible resources (OR = 5.25; 95% CI, 1.77–15.56), and collaborating on a Community Health Assessment (OR = 4.48; 95% CI, 1.23–16.29) were associated with including a strategy in a CHIP after adjusting for covariates. Conclusions: CHIPs are untapped tools, but national accreditation, using credible resources, and Community Health Assessment collaboration may support strategic planning efforts to improve physical activity.

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Prevalence of Complete Streets policies in U.S. municipalities

Cited by 24 publications

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Development and implementation of a local government survey to measure community supports for healthy eating and active living

Development and implementation of a local government survey to measure community supports for healthy eating and active living

Applying complete streets concept in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: opportunities and challenges

Stepping Up Active Transportation in Community Health Improvement Plans: Findings From a National Probability Survey of Local Health Departments

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