The Ten Toe Express program links walking with transit use to promote healthier, more active lifestyles among older adults and commuters. The Fall 2007 Kickoff Event took place downtown at Kiener Plaza recruiting 174 participants. The program continues to be successful and has recruited over 4,000 participants since its inception in last spring.

The W.E.L.L. program at Feed My People teaches food pantry clients how to cook in healthier ways. At a monthly cooking class, this client is learning how to make a healthier version of pizza – using fresh vegetables as the main ingredients.

Ian Thomas of the PedNet Coalition in Columbia, MO promotes physical activity among children by leading a Bike Train to and from school each day. The Bike Train, in addition to a number of Walking School Buses, is part of Safe Routes to School programming supported by funding through the Active Living by Design initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Twice a month, Transtria holds “Wellness Wednesdays” to promote physical activity and worksite wellness among its staff. Each staff member takes a turn choosing a different activity, such as ultimate frisbee, soccer and kickball. Here, Transtria staff members are participating in yoga in Francis Park.

At the Saint Louis University School of Public Health Inaugural Scholarship Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Transtria President and CEO, Laura Brennan, was presented the Doctoral Alumni award.