An environment that makes it easier to get exercise in a community can make for a healthier populations.

Kirk Blaine, the project manager for Blue Zones Project — Umpqua and Chally Kruse, from the Built Environment Committee of the Blue Zones Project, were interviewed by host Lisa Platt on a recent Talking Health program on News Radio 1240 KQEN.

The two talked about some of the challenges for bikers and walkers, and some of the projects that are proposed in central Douglas County to help make it more bike and walk friendly.

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