There are multiple benefits to participating in Streets Alive! Parks Alive! and the benefits extend far beyond the day of the event. Being active is good for your health Using public transportation can enhance the environment and usually requires a walk at the start or end of a transit trip - this increases your everyday activity and is also good for your health Visiting neighborhood businesses on foot, bike or skateboard -rather than by car- can make shopping more accessible and benefits the local economy Access to parks and pedestrian-friendly civic spaces makes it possible for residents to gather and enjoy all the benefits a city has to offer Streets Alive! Parks Alive! reflects the goals and priorities outlined in San Mateo County's Shared Vision 2025 (2009), which calls for a community that is healthy, livable, collaborative, environmentally-conscious and prosperous. Streets Alive! Parks Alive! improves... ...Our Health Today in San Mateo County, only one-third of local seventh graders meet physical fitness standards, 25% of local children are overweight or obese, and the rate of Type II diabetes among adults has doubled over the last decade. The national costs associated with these conditions are estimated at nearly $117 billion, and continue climbing. The only way we can get ahead of rising rates of chronic disease and poor health is by transforming our communities to make healthy living easy. Streets Alive! Parks Alive! was intended to inspire communities to take action against these pressing health concerns by creating space for residents to be active and make social connections with everyday infrastructure - on streets, and in parks and plazas. ...Our Environment Clean parks, open spaces and car-free, pedestrian-friendly streets benefit the environment by taking people out of cars, relieving noise pollution and reducing air pollution. Residents can explore and enjoy their local streets and use active, environmentally-friendly ways to get to where they need to go. In San Mateo County, the environment is one of our greatest assets. From municipal parks to beaches to trails, these public benefits enhance the quality of life and promote healthy activities. ...Our Economy Streets Alive! Parks Alive! was designed to showcase cities in San Mateo County and encourage residents to visit nearby shops and restaurants. Many cities — both locally and around the world — benefit from closing streets to cars to create a public space for people. Over the years, businesses in Redwood City have increased exposure through pedestrian-friendly events and street closures. ...Our Community The people who live and work in San Mateo County have the opportunity to create a stronger sense of community when they can come together and move in parks and public places. For more information, contact us at
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