Mission: to facilitate improved walkability and increased regular physical activity in Western New York!
REACH is ‘Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health’ – along the Ferry Street Corridor in five zip codes, our team is promoting walking, improved walkability, and better community health. Join or create walking clubs, build capacity, and learn about different health topics.
Councilmember David Rivera on REACH Ferry Street:
“Come explore the historical Ferry Street Corridor – celebrate the path to freedom from slavery along Ferry Street, ending on the West Side by the beautiful Broderick Park!”
Join our WNY WALKS! Community Advocacy Team (CAT)!
Make a difference in your community TODAY! Meet some of our amazing members:
Jim Jones
Retired Town of Tonawanda civil engineer of 30 years, Jim is passionate about how our built environment affects pedestrian and community safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Some project highlights include the development and construction of the Tonawanda Rail Trail, a multi-use trail at Lincoln Park, and the initiation of bringing eco-friendly alternatives to the Town of Tonawanda!
Dean Seneca MPH, MCURP
CEO of SenecaSolutions+, a Public Health and Urban and Regional Planning LLC, Dean is an innovative and inspiring community stakeholder! Mr. Seneca is considered a subject matter expert in America Indian/Alaska Native Health disparities. He has served as a Senior Health Scientist in the Partnership Support Unit within the Office for State, Tribal, Local & Territorial Support at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
John Craik
Executive Director of Population Health Collaborative, John has been spearheading work in the Non-Profit sector for years, and his work has been felt around WNY! John supports community wellness in many ways, and some of his biggest values include comprehensiveness, inclusivity, and collaboration to ensure that our WNY resources are maximizing their potential to improve our region’s health and quality of life!
Grand Island Sunset Striders Walking Club! Want to learn about walking clubs during quarantine? Contact us!
Get out there!
Check out Western New York’s resources and opportunities to get outside, stay physically active, and healthy:
WNY WALKS! Annual Walkability Summit
2019 Summit Results
FOUR exciting new initiatives!
– Formation of Grand Island’s Sunset Striders Walking Club
– WNY WALKS! speaking presentation at the AARP NYS Livability Summit
– WNY WALKS! partnership with District 7090 Rotary Clubs & Buffalo Niagara Greenway Commission to promote walking/biking/rolling
– WNY WALKS! Community Advocacy Team (CAT) and Publication of WNY WALKS! Strategic Plan & Sponsorship opportunities
Thank you to our amazing keynote speakers & ongoing partners:
Amanda O’Rourke, Executive Director of 8-80 Cities
Dr. Ian Thomas, State & Local Program Director of America Walks
WNY WALKS! Walking to Wellness Campaign!
2020 Safe Step Goal: 250 MILLION+ safe steps in Western New York!
Get the ‘Steps’ or ‘Google Fit’ Apps on your device or check out the Health App on iPhones – your devices are tracking your steps already…see how physically active you already are!
Walking to Wellness Campaign named a New York State Department of Health Community Best Practice in 2016!
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Healthy Communities 2030!
Lucy Connery, Executive Director
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