Different environments or types of communities offer different opportunities and challenges for promoting walking and walkability. Learn about some of the challenges that come with working in rural environments and a selection of resources that provide unique opportunities to promote walking and walkability in rural communities. Hear from WalkBoston as they talk about their work in promoting walking and walkability across the state of Massachusetts followed by examining two resources available to help you do the same in your community!
Presenters
- Stacey Beuttell, Program Director, WalkBoston
- Wendy Landman, Executive Director, WalkBoston
- Anush Hansen, MS, MA, Research Associate, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine
- Sara Zimmerman, Program and Policy Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership
