A total of 11 projects were completed by WalkSanDiego under the umbrella of Communities Putting Prevention to Work, known locally as Healthy Works.

Safe Routes to School

Of these projects, nine addressed walking, walkability and pedestrian safety in schools located in the San Ysidro School District, South Bay Union School District, Lakeside Union School District, and the cities of La Mesa, Chula Vista, San Diego, National City, and Vista. Program activities included workshops, public outreach, safety education, and promotional events such as walking school buses and walking Wednesdays to encourage walking to school. Collectively, the programs impacted more than 22,000 students.

Click on the links to the left for detailed information for each of our projects.  

Healthy Communities Campaign

One project focused on older adults in western Chula Vista and their needs in terms of mobility and walkability around their homes and community centers.  

The final project focused on the rural tribal community of the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians.  This project consisted of an assessment of the pedestrian paths and outdoor learning environments.