Explanation:
Please describe the MAPS 3 program
- The MAP3 program stands for Metropolitan Area Project. It is a a capital improvement program that was initiated by the Mayor of Oklahoma City, Mick Cornett. This program is a uses 1 cent, limited term sales tax to service debt free projects which are intended to improve the quality of life within the city of Oklahoma. Cornett's major goal on embarking on this project was to encourage physical fitness and healthy living among Oklahomans and get people to lose weight.
and provide several examples of what was implemented as a result
several projects were implemented as a result
- the new down town public car was one of these.
- Sidewalks were being constructed
- Rowing race course
- expansions to trail system in Oklahoma
Ultimately,
Cornett was trying to help Oklahoma cut down on its growing obese population through the program and these projects. He was helping to make health changes by encouraging healthy living through the MAP3 program.
