America's Top Doctor Calls for U.S. to Make Walking a "National Priority"
On September 9, 2015, the U.S. Surgeon General released a "Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities" and invited a diverse array of partners to #StepItUp for equitable access to mobility and physical activity across the United States.
- The Alliance was just one of many individuals and organizations that watched the live webcast that launched the Call to Action. Here are some of our favorite Tweets that showcased the key topics addressed by the Surgeon General and many partners.
NEW: @Surgeon_General releases Call to Action on walking & walkable communities. #StepItUp http://1.usa.gov/1Q177jT pic.twitter.com/86KxitIr82
"30% of Americans report they do not have sidewalks in neighborhoods. We can change that." @Surgeon_General #StepItUp
Lack of safe, comfortable places to walk is a health equity issue. Walking must be a national priority #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/msWJaGcKUX
Intersection of #walkability & #racialequity must be brought to the forefront. @Surgeon_General #StepItUp v @rkbtwo pic.twitter.com/oeyU3SDol3
50% of adults w/disabilities don't get enough exercise. Roll-ability also center stage @KPMidAtlantic #StepItUp walking event 2day.![Juliette Rizzo: @Surgeon_General is rebranding walking to include people like me [Miss Wheelchair USA '05] #StepItUp http://t.co/JQUwE1esdN](../../ext_iframe/media/COeAg9mVEAUgqlN.png)
Juliette Rizzo: @Surgeon_General is rebranding walking to include people like me [Miss Wheelchair USA '05] #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/JQUwE1esdN
Rollable and walkable streets are critical for independence, freedom, and dignity for people with disabilities. #stepitup #completestreets
In so many times in our nation's history, walking has been a symbol of inclusion and community. #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/CmE1xuBdWE
Everyone can help make our communities more walkable. Learn how you can help, whatever your role. #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/6jEJy1DuGI
Board president Kathy Smith highlights importance and hard work being done by local advocacy organizations #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/wr3hbHtxNT
Businesses flourish when they help build healthier communities. See the research: http://www.phi.org/resources/?resource=prevention-means-business … #StepItUp pic.twitter.com/apwZdNXJ7Y
