Physical Activity

Staying physically active is an important part of improving and maintaining physical and mental health. For this reason, BRIGHT stakeholders are committed to working towards increasing the amount of physical activity in the daily lives of Barren River Area residents. Here are some objectives from the BRIGHT's 2022-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan that focus on physical activity in the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD). 

WHAT?
Goal 2: Increase residents’ daily physical activity.

How?

Objective 2.1: Advocate for useful sidewalks, greenways and trails in all 10 of our counties by 2025.

Strategy 2.1.1: We will advocate for policy to support clean and clear sidewalks.

Strategy 2.1.2: We will advocate for more sidewalks, greenways, trails and crosswalks, especially in our rural counties.

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Objective 2.2: Decrease the percent of BRADD residents who are physically inactive by 10% by 2025.
 

Strategy 2.2.1: We will collaborate with community partners (health coalitions, agencies, parks and recreation, libraries, etc.) to promote physical activity. 
 

Strategy 2.2.2: Promote physical activity events on social media to encourage participation.