2009 ECONOMIC RECOVERY

How Federal Stimulus Funds Can Help Realize the Vision for a Healthier California

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides opportunities to invest and promote the health and well-being of all Californians. With focused investments in transportation, housing, workforce development, health, education and community development for communities that need it most, stimulus dollars can make the vision for a healthy California a reality.

Get Informed!

• Learn the facts about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn how, when, and where the money is spent, evaluate the Act’s progress, provide feedback and share your own recovery story.

• Find out what President Obama's economic stimulus bill means at the state level at the California Economic Recovery Portal.

Participate!

• ENACT 2009: Nutrition and Activity Day is an opportunity for advocates from across the state to come together to highlight the need to improve healthy food and activity environments for all Californians. Join fellow advocates on April 29th in Sacramento as we share information with legislators about public policies that can improve opportunities for healthy eating and activity.
  

Resources

Health

Learn about the economics of prevention and what the economic stimulus means for health reform and health equity through Prevention Institute's Health Reform Library.

Equity

Keep in touch with the pulse of the equity movement and the status of the economic recovery by checking out PolicyLink's equity blog.

Transportation

Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act FAQ: This document compiled by the America Bikes and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership answers questions surrounding the economic stimulus bill and funding for building sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways, and creating complete streets.

Take Action for Bicycling, Walking and Safe Routes to School: This document details what local advocates can do to ensure that each state’s available transportation funds are used in part for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

State Transportation Funding: Provides a list of state funding for highways and bridges under House Transportation and Infrastructure Investment Formula Funding.

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