A tale of two trails: exploring different paths to success.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This comparative case study investigates 2 successful community trail initiatives, using the Active Living By Design (ALBD) Community Action Model as an analytical framework. The model includes 5 strategies: preparation, promotion, programs, policy, and physical projects.

Methods

Key stakeholders at 2 sites participated in in-depth interviews (N=14). Data were analyzed for content using Atlas Ti and grouped according to the 5 strategies.

Results

PREPARATION: Securing trail resources was challenging, but shared responsibilities facilitated trail development. PROMOTIONS: The initiatives demonstrated minimal physical activity encouragement strategies.

Programs

Community stakeholders did not coordinate programmatic opportunities for routine physical acti

SUBMITTER: Walker JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4955391 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature