 HISTORY
In 2008, the City of Ferguson and Trailnet collaborated to form Live Well Ferguson!, a program to help Ferguson residents lead healthier lifestyles through active living and improved dietary habits. Ferguson is a pilot community in Trailnet’s Healthy, Active & Vibrant Communities initiative that supports resident health from cradle to cane. Since its start, Live Well Ferguson! has taken on many projects that impact policy, enhance the built environment and create healthy social networks.
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  WALKABLE BIKEABLE MASTER PLAN
Ferguson, Trailnet and H3 Studio have created a comprehensive long-term strategy for bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout the city. Through education, encouragement and enforcement, getting to parks, schools and businesses by foot or bike will be safer and easier.
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  TWILIGHT 5K RUN / WALK & ONE-MILE FUN RUN
Join us for Ferguson’s 3rd annual event on May 19, 2012. Last year, over 1200 participated in the 2nd annual event. On the race day, check out the free health screenings, running education, fresh local foods from the Ferguson Farmers
Market, live music and awards ceremony.
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  TWILIGHT RAMBLE
This fall bike event offers 1, 5 and 15 mile rides for cyclists of all ages and abilities. A helmet giveaway ensures that riders are cycling safely
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  COMMUNITY GARDENS
In 2009, the City of Ferguson offered vacant lots for use as community gardens. Two neighborhoods have created gardens from which volunteers share the fruits and vegetables of their labor with family, friends, neighbors and the local food pantry.
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  COMPLETE STREETS
Ferguson was among the first municipalities in the region to adopt a Complete Streets ordinance in 2008. This policy states that the City will design, build and maintain streets that
accommodate seniors, persons with disabilities, children, pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and cars.
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  SUNDAY PARKWAYS
Three times a year, sections of Ferguson streets are closed to vehicles and open to walking, running, biking and playing. Activities include games, fitness classes, art and music, safety instruction and demonstrations.
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  FERGUSON CYCLING CLUB
This group of local cyclists meets monthly to discuss cycling, organize and conduct group rides, hold safety classes, perform helmet fittings and participate in bicycle advocacy.
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  EAT WELL FERGUSON
Labeling of healthy menu options at participating restaurants helps diners to make healthy choices when dining out in Ferguson.
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  GIRLS ON THE RUN
This program for girls in grades 3-5 at Griffith Elementary School teaches self-respect and healthy living through running. Games, activities and training focus on the topics of identity, cooperation and community.
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  FERGUSON RUNNING CLUB
This group of Ferguson runners offers training programs seasonally and year-round and participates in organized races throughout the St. Louis area.
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  SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
Live Well Ferguson! is pursuing an infrastructure grant through Safe Routes to School to install a crosswalk at Griffith Elementary that better accommodates students walking and biking safely to school.
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  BOOT CAMP FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
Live Well Ferguson is teaming up with One on One Fitness to offer youth (ages 10-18) and adult boot camps. The classes are specifically designed to integrate tough workouts with the support and motivation of a team. Each class format is different and includes cardio, lower body, upper body and total body.
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  NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING CLUBS
Neighborhood walking clubs meet regularly to walk together around their neighborhoods in Ferguson.
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VIBRANT
