Healthy Maine Walks
Coalition Members
 Bicycle Coalition of Maine
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine works to make Maine a better place to bicycle. This membership-based, nonprofit organization advocates on behalf of cyclists, educates bicyclists and motorists how to safely share the road, and encourages more Maine people to bicycle and walk. In partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation, they implement the Maine Safe Routes to School and Bicycle and Pedestrian Education in the Classroom programs.
Safety information, a calendar of bicycling events, and the latest information on bicycle and pedestrian advocacy can all be found on at www.BikeMaine.org
Contact:
Allison Vogt, Executive Director
Tel: 207-623-4511
E-mail: info@BikeMaine.org
The East Coast Greenway Alliance
(www.greenway.org)
partners with local, state and national organizations to
promote the East Coast Greenway, a traffic-free, multi-use
trail extending from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida
to serve bicyclists, equestrians, walkers and the physically
challenged. The Alliance promotes local trail development
through advocacy and increased public awareness so that
a continuous & safe route - easily identified by the
public though signage, maps, users guides and common services,
is established.
Contact:
Tony Barrett
Tel: 207-833-0939
E-mail: greenways@suscom-maine.net
Governor's Council on Physical Activity (www.maineinmotion.org) works to improve the quality of life for all individuals in Maine by promoting healthy lifestyles through increased levels of physical activity, sports, and leisure activities and by supporting the cooperative efforts of schools, communities, businesses, and health institutions.
Contact:
Allen Wicken, PT, MS
Tel: 207-670-5046
E-mail: allenwicken@yahoo.com
Grow Smart Maine (www.growsmartmaine.org) Grow Smart Maine is a statewide, non-profit citizens' organization working to promote sustainable prosperity and to protect the state's distinctive character and quality places. The organization is made up of a broad range of citizens, businesses, non-profit organizations and political leaders who share a commitment to finding and promoting new ideas and new approaches that build bridges between people across different parts of the state that will lead to common ground to more Maine forward.
Contact:
Lock Kiermaier
Tel: 207-446-0651
lock@growsmartmaine.org
Maine Department of Conservation (www.maine.gov/doc/parks/) provides technical assistance as well as funding for recreational trails and other recreation facilities for Maine communities.
Contact:
Mick Rogers
Tel: 207-287-4962
E-mail: Mick.rogers@maine.gov
Maine Department of Transportation (www.maine.gov/mdot-stage/opt/bicycle-transportation.php) provides information about bicycle and pedestrian projects in the state. Here you will find information about on-road bicycle routes, trails and grant programs for building trails.
Contact:
Dan Stewart
Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator
Office of Passenger Transportation
Tel: 207-624-3252
Fax: 207-624-3251
E-mail: dan.stewart@maine.gov
Maine Nutrition Network (www.maine-nutrition.org) The Maine Nutrition Network is a model collaborative of public and private partners that coordinates, administers, and evaluates nutrition and physical activity initiatives and contributes to policies and environments that improve the health of Maine people. The network's focus is on families participating in or eligible to participate in the USDA's Food Stamp Program.
Contact:
Jamar Croom
Tel: 207-626-5271
E-mail: Jcroom@usm.maine.edu
Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (http://www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp) The Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (PANP) coordinates state-wide efforts to support Maine people in achieving recommended levels of physical activity and proper nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity and chronic diseases.
Contact:
Douglas S. Beck, Physical Activity Coordinator
ME Physical Activity, Nutrition and Healthy Weight Program
ME Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Key Plaza, 4th Floor
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
(207) 287-5041 (voice)
(207) 287-4631 (fax)
E-mail: doug.beck@maine.gov
Maine Recreation and Park Association
(www.merpa.org)
is an organization comprised of professionals, students,
commercial businesses, and citizen volunteers who are dedicated
to the promotion of quality parks, recreation, therapeutic
and open space services for the people of Maine. MRPA is
dedicated to extending the value and benefits of parks and
therapeutic services and agencies at the local, state, and
national level.
Contact:
Matt Howe, Executive Director
Tel: (207) 252-0636
E-mail: mhowe@merpa.org
National Park Service River and Trails
Program (www.nps.gov/rtca)
works with community groups and local and State governments
to conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails
and greenways.
Contact:
Burnham Martin
Tel: 207-725-4934
E-mail: burnham_martin@nps.gov
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (www.railtrails.org)
Our mission it is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Our web site provides information about building, designing and managing multi-use trails. We encourage trail use and development by providing trail access, information, maps and resources free to the public through our online trail-finder, www.TrailLink.com.
Contact:
Carl Knoch
Manager of Trail Development
Tel: 717-238-1717
E-mail: carl@railstotrails.org
The Southern Maine Volkssport Association (SMVA) (http://smva.8m.com/) meets monthly in Westbrook to promote non-competitive walking and walking events throughout the state. Walks are designed to include such varied points of interest as historic sites, scenic vistas, downtown areas, woodland trails and parks. Usually 10 kilometers in length on well marked trails or explicit written directions the walks are meant to be taken at your own pace. Each event is free but those wishing to pay a $3.00 registration fee may participate in an international organization's achievement award program.
Contact:
Marilyn Russell, President
Southern Maine Volkssport Association
PO Box 722
Westbrook, ME 04098-0722
Tel: 207-632-7438
E-mail: marilynrussell@roadrunner.com
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