Tyler Norris of Kaiser Permanente discusses the decision to make America Walks the organization that serves as the backbone of the Walking Summit. Scott Bricker of America Walks talks about the power of walking.

The Every Body Walk! 2013 Walking Summit, held October 1–3, 2013 brought together Every Body Walk! partners, nonprofit, civic, and business leaders along with new allies, who shared news, views, and ideas to boost the prevalence of walking and increase community walkability. Join national and local leaders to engage in inspiring conversations and sessions that will build capacity, develop strategies, increase momentum and showcase best practices to increase investments in walking and walkability. The Walking Summit also focused on how to integrate walking and physical activity into a conference format.

Scott Bricker of America Walks, discusses the structure of the collaborative and their coordinating committee. He notes the importance of having a common message and working together to build relationships to create action in communities and at a national level.

The Every Body Walk! 2013 Walking Summit, held October 1–3, 2013 brought together Every Body Walk! partners, nonprofit, civic, and business leaders along with new allies, who shared news, views, and ideas to boost the prevalence of walking and increase community walkability. Join national and local leaders to engage in inspiring conversations and sessions that will build capacity, develop strategies, increase momentum and showcase best practices to increase investments in walking and walkability. The Walking Summit also focused on how to integrate walking and physical activity into a conference format.