Abstract
The goal of this guide is to help communities to increase the proportion of older adults participating in safe physical activity, especially walking and bicycling, and to preserve, and even enhance, older adults' independence, mobility, and health. This guide should be useful to a wide range of people and communities, including citizens both young and old, community planners, advocates for senior citizens, developers, local administrators, recreation directors, and civic or non-profit groups. The guide is presented in the following sections: Developing a Strategic Plan; Personal Factors; Environmental Factors; Strategies to Promote Active Aging; and Resources.