Course
Safe Routes to Healthy Food: Where Food Access and Active Travel Intersect
Self-paced
1 credit
Full course description
Description
This training focuses on integrating health and urban planning to promote safe and equitable access to nutritious food. Participants will learn about strategies such as pedestrian master plans, edible landscapes, and public-private partnerships that address transportation and food security challenges.
Target Audience
Urban planners, public health professionals, local government officials, and community advocates interested in improving transportation systems and food access.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between transportation infrastructure and food accessibility.
- Develop policies and plans to prioritize safe routes to healthy food options.
- Utilize community engagement techniques to align plans with local values and needs.
- Foster partnerships between health departments and local governments for sustainable implementation.