Communities can make active living easier and more inviting. We encourage infrastructure changes such as adding way-finding signs, bike racks, bike lanes, wider shoulders and other improvements. We also encourage support for making walking easier by adding sidewalks, especially if they connect playgrounds, parks or other amenities.

Resources

• Live Well Winona

  Live Well Winona is dedicated to supporting health activities and lifestyles in and around the Winona region

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Information and resources on many health topics and chronic diseases.

• The BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Center for Prevention

  The BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota Center for Prevention work to make Minnesota a healthier place to live, work and play daily.

• The Bicycle Friendly America Programs

  The Bicycle Friendly America Programs provide opportunity and growth for making places better for bicycling.

• Minnesota Department of Health

  The Minnesota Department of Health works to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans.

Success Stories

• Enhancing Active Living

  In the summer of 2016, the City of Winona received a SHIP mini-grant to support active living and bicycle infrastructure in our community. A Bike Fixtation stand was installed at the foot of the popular Holzinger Trails System.

  This project contributes to the growing active living movement by providing citizens and guests in our community with the ability to address simple DIY (do it yourself) bike repair.  The City of Winona Park and Recreation Department has taken ownership of the station, by committing to keep up its maintenance and promote this free new resource.