Welcome to the Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition, known locally as “RAPAC.” RAPAC is an award-wining coalition of organizations, individuals and businesses committed to promoting physical activity in the Rutland Region as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Our services include educational presentations, bike/ped/open space advocacy, and coordination of activity programs and events. In just four years, RAPAC has become a state-wide model for broad community health interventions. RAPAC is part of the Community Care Network, a 501c 3 non-profit corporation, and we are supported by the Vermont Department of Health, the James T. Bowse Community Health Trust, the United Way, and many individual donors.

  Since 2003, RAPAC has:
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 Served over 3000 School Kids with the BikeSmart Curriculum, a four-point bike safety and lifestyle presentation
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 Created and distributed over 6000 maps of Rutland City’s Pine Hill Park, and in the process, tripled park usage!
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 Coordinated volunteers to build trails in Pine Hill Park, which now has over 12 miles of hiking and biking trails!
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 Created the Patch Pond Trail, a 3/4 mile walking loop in Rutland City.
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 Helped to create the Community Gardens Walking Trails, 1.5 miles of easy walking in Rutland City
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 Run 6 Bike Safety Fairs in Rutland and Fair Haven
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 Launched a county-wide walking program, WALKRUTLAND, that promotes activity in a sociable context around Rutland County.
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 Provided bicycle and pedestrian advocacy in Rutland County, to help ensure that our road projects support healthy, non-motorized transportation, too.
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 Participated in the planning and community marketing of a new Multi-Use Path planned for Rutland City.
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 Tirelessly promoted the creation of a physical activity culture in Rutland County, so that residents feel encouraged and supported in trying to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle.
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 Attended countless community events to get people excited about physical activity!

We are always looking for volunteers interested in leading walking groups, bike rides, and participating in health forums. Drop a line if you want to get involved at contact@rapac.info.