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January 1, 2015

Location Bloomington Minnesota

Organization City of Bloomington

The HIA assessed the health benefits and obstacles to the Xcel Energy Corridor Trail. The trail is planned as part of a larger bicycle and transportation plan. Some of the pathways and health issues explored included safety, accessibility, social capital, social interaction, mental health, physical activity, water and air quality, land use and traffic. The HIA recommended: 1) safety measures, such as lighting, police presence and traffic-calming measures; 2) amenities, such as benches, bathrooms and quiet spaces; 3) landscape design, such as community gardens; and 4) community-involvement initiatives.

More Information

HIA Report:

https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/sites/default/files/section1.pdf

Organization Website:

http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/

See also:

http://designforhealth.net/cases/bloomington/

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2015, January
Decision-making levels:

County
Sectors:

Planning and zoning, Transportation
Additional topic areas:

Active transportation, Land-use planning, Mental/behavioral health, Parks and green spaces
Drivers of health:

Clean air and water, Community safety, Diet and physical activity, Family and social support, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Safe street infrastructure
Affected populations:

Children, Older adults
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Quantitative research
Funding source:

Other funding