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People who are physically active have lower annual direct
medical costs, fewer hospital stays and physician visits,
use fewer medications, miss fewer days of work and are more
productive at work.
Simple ways to increase your steps:
- Walk with a buddy
- Park farther away from the building
- Have comfortable shoes at work and in your car
- When walking, pick up the pace from leisurely to brisk
- Brainstorm project ideas with a co-worker while taking
a walk
- Walk down the hall (or across the street) to speak
with someone rather than using the telephone
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Get off the elevator a few floors early and take the
stairs
- Get off the bus a few blocks early and walk the rest
of the way to work or home
- Walk around your building for a break during the work
day or during lunch
- Walk before you drive
Explore Downtown Bellevue
- There is a ½ mile walking path in Bellevue Downtown
Park. Unwind with a brisk walk and a picnic.
- There are 67 public art installations in Downtown Bellevue.
Aim to find a new one every day!
- There are more than 14 active apparel and sporting
shoe stores located in Downtown Bellevue. They can help
you attain your goal of 10,000 steps/day.
- Since 1990, the residential population of Downtown
Bellevue has grown 320%. Get out and meet new neighbors,
colleagues and visitors.
- The City of Bellevue’s system of parks and green
pedestrian corridors located in the heart of downtown
provides an enjoyable walking experience.
Why Walk?
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get fit – it’s
free, fun, sociable and anyone can do it! Walking has the
lowest dropout rate of any physical activity, and is the
simplest positive change individuals can make to effectively
improve their heart health.
A Walkable Downtown
Walkability is the cornerstone to downtown Bellevue’s
bright future of an efficient model of transportation. Every
trip begins and ends with walking. Walking remains the cheapest
form of transport for all people, and the construction of
a walkable community provides the most affordable transportation
system any community can plan, design, construct and maintain.
Walkable communities put urban environments back on a scale
for sustainability of resources (both natural and economic)
and lead to more social interaction, physical fitness and
diminished crime and other social problems. Walkable communities
are more livable communities and lead to whole, happy, healthy
lives for the people who live in them.
WALK DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE SAFETY TIPS
When Crossing The Street:
• Obey All traffic signals
• Cross only at intersections
• Look both ways before crossing
• Watch for turning vehicles
• Keep looking for cars as you cross
• Don’t assume drivers always see you and will
stop
When Crossing Driveways, Watch For:
• Vehicle turning left or right into the driveway
• Vehicle exiting the driveway
When Crossing Parking Lots:
• Try exiting the parking lot as soon as possible,
or walk along the edge
When Walking in Construction Areas:
• Obey all construction signs and flaggers
Be Visible to Motorists by Wearing:
• Bright colored clothing
• Reflective material-or carry lights at night
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