Key points
- The Active Communities Tool includes six self-assessment modules that can help users assess community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.
- Completing the modules requires input from a cross-sector team.
- The modules can help users identify opportunities to improve built environments for physical activity in your community.
Overview
The Active Communities Tool Assessment Modules are designed to help users assess the strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving community built environments for physical activity.
These six modules are best suited for use by a cross-sector team with a single town or city (also referred to as a municipality or community) that has powers of self-governance.
The Assessment Modules can be part of your broader action planning process discussed in The Action Planning Guide. Each module's cover page in the Guide includes information about that module. Information may include purpose, type(s) of technical expert(s) to involve in completing the module, and how long it takes to complete the module.
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About Assessment Modules
Resource
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Modules
Assess plans, policies, and resources your community uses to design roadway networks. (30 minutes)
Plans, policies, and resources for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. (150 minutes)
Assess plans, policies, environments, and resources devoted to public transportation. (30 minutes)
Assess plans, policies, and resources that determine development and future land use. (60 minutes)
Assess plans, policies, and resources for park and recreational facility access. (40 minutes)
Assess plans, policies, environments, and resources specific to schools. (30 minutes)