What was the rationale for including the particular questions in the self-assessment?
In 2003, MDCH and the Governors Council teamed up with the Prevention Research Center of Michigan/University of Michigan School of Public Health, and Michigan State University to improve the PAC assessment tool. The first step was the formation of a statewide Promoting Active Communities Steering Committee, consisting of experts in relevant areas such as: social services, legislation, health care, recreation, transportation, urban planning, education, law enforcement, and land use. A systematic literature review of public health, urban and regional planning, and transportation research was completed. This research identified evidence-based environmental and policy indicators associated with physical activity. Existing audit tools on neighborhood walkability, bikeability, and built environment were collected and evaluated for use in the PAC assessment. Click here to access the PAC Literature Review Results. Armed with new information, the original PAC assessment tool was revised to refl
