Erie County Dept of Health
Promoting active, healthy lifestyles by encouraging movement in whatever way works best for you.
Movement looks different for everyone. Erie County In Motion promotes movement in whatever way works best for you. Whether you’re cycling, walking in the park, or running errands, the Erie County In Motion commuter bag is specially designed to support any activity. All movement matters when it comes to your health, and everyone’s health matters!
Access to safe outdoor spaces makes it easier to keep moving. Use Erie County In Motion to explore ways to get a bike, access public parks and trails, and so much more all in one place!
Let’s get Erie County in motion – one step, ride, or stroll at a time!
Checklist Items
- Visited an Erie County Park and used a path or trail. Find Erie County Parks here.
- Took the Erie County Parks Adventure Bus. View the schedule here.
- Participated in a free community fitness class. To find free community fitness classes, visit the Club 99 page and the YMCA Fitness in the Park page or search “free community fitness class near me.”
- Took the bus or train for a day instead of a car. View the NFTA schedule here.
- Participated in a group or self-guided tour (by foot, scooter, rollerblade, wheelchair, bicycle, skateboard, etc.). To find a self-guided tour, search “self-guided tours near me.”
- Went for a walk (by foot, scooter, rollerblade, wheelchair, bicycle, skateboard, etc.).
- Got moving during the work day (took the stairs, tried a desk workout, etc). To find ideas for a desk workout, search “desk workout.”
- Currently own or have purchased, rented, or borrowed a bicycle or e-bike. Rent a bicycle or e-bike with Reddy Bikeshare.Visit SharedMobility's WNY E-bike Library page here for more information on a rebate for e-bikes.
- Joined a bike club or rode a bike with at least 1 other person. Try the East Side Bike Club or Slow Roll Buffalo.
- Read about street safety. Check out Erie County’s Street Smart campaign.
- Learned about bike repair. Check out a YouTube playlist of bike repair videos.
- Learned about bike safety. Check out a YouTube playlist of bike safety videos.
- Got a helmet or wore a helmet when biking, scooting, or skating. For a free helmet, check out the PAL Bicycle Safety Program.
- Cooled off at a public water source like a lake, stream, pool, or splashpad. Find Erie County public water sources here.
- Picked up essentials without a car.
- Found a bike path. Suggested link: Check out the Erie County Shoreline Trail here or search “bike paths near me.”
- Walked the mall or visited an indoor fitness facility (community gym, rock climbing, golf dome, etc.)
- Tried a winter activity (ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, etc.) Check out the Library of Things for gear.
- Visited an accessible playground or neighborhood playground. Find Erie County Parks accessible playgrounds here.
- Tried stretching, yoga, or tai chi. Try the Mayo Clinic's Guide to Basic Stretches, Yoga With Adriene on YouTube, or search “free yoga video.”
Contact
Office of Health Equity
95 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-858-2152
Email: healthequity@erie.gov
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