RLHPF Confrence Booklet 2020 Final - Flipbook - Page 1
Kristie Nguyen | Loma Linda University
B UI L D IN G A H EA L T HY
M O NT CL AI R
June 2020
“THE PEOPLE ARE THE CITY”
Active Transport Plan (ATP) and Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) Plan
As part of a city-wide initiative to build a
sustainable and healthy community, the City of
Montclair received funding from the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG)
to increase safety and access to biking, walking,
and transit. While both plans look to improve the
alternative travel experience, the ATP focuses on
initiatives for the city as a whole and the SRTS
Plan focuses on neighborhoods in close
proximity of schools.
Source: American Community Survey (5-year estimates)
Data Collection: Oct 2019 - Feb 2020
With assistance from environmental consulting
company, KOA Corporation, the City conducted
a series of activities including community
workshops, walking safety assessments, and
surveys. This provided opportunities for
community members to voice ideas or concerns
they had regarding their commute experience.
Demographic analysis: evaluating socio-economic
conditions to help identify needs of the community
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Montclair Little League
Opening Day
Montclair Afterschool
Program (MAP) Artshow
At the opening of Montclair’s
baseball little league, City
staff engaged with the
community to promote safe
pedestrian practices. Flyers
with safety tips and
upcoming events were
disseminated
At an annual community event
showcasing K-8 student
artwork, a traffic safety booth
was present to encourage and
educate students on pedestrian
and biking safety. Scenario
cards aided in presentation.
MacArthur Park
Playground Build
Upon evaluation of travel patterns, safety
hazards, and feedback from the community,
recommendations are made towards engineering
infrastructural improvements and programs that
educate and encourage the community.
Consideration for disadvantaged groups is
important to ensuring equitable built
improvements. Lower income and minority
groups in California face disproportionate
challenges from inadequate transportation
environments. Though they are more likely to
walk or bike, they are less likely to have safe
streets to travel on.
Education and encouragement activities teach and inspire community
to safely interact with the built environment
In partnership with KABOOM!,
Krispy Kreme, and the City,
volunteers worked together to
build a community playground.
The Human Services Department coordinates a wide variety of activities, services and programs
benefiting City residents. Recreational programs for residents of all ages, professional medical
services, health education, early childhood education, after-school programs, and senior citizen
programs including daily meal service
Monrclair to College (MTC)
A college readiness program offered to
Montclair High School students which
provides students with paid tuition, a
counselor, books, and a car pass for
two years at Chaffey College.
Montclair Medical Clinic provides
treatment and preventive medical
care to individuals who may have no
form of health coverage for low cost,
sliding scale fees based on income
and family size
Montclair After School Program (MAP)
An afterschool program for 1st-8th grade
students, offering academic assistance
(help with homework), physical education,
and enrichment programs.
Monclair Community Garden
A 28-plot garden rentable by
residents on an annual basis. The
garden is meant to be a place to
engage and educate the community
through farming nutritious fresh, food
Senior Center
The senior center offers educational,
social, and recreational programs to
senior citizens. As a nutrition site, hot
lunches are served during the week and
birthday parties celebrated monthly.
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting (Feb 2020):
Reviewing transportation proposals and alternatives
Monclair Fruit Park
Open and free to the community,
the fruit park is meant for residents
to pick and enjoy as fruit ripen.
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