Shared Use Agreements- Advancing Policy in Tennessee

Submitted on Thu, 2013-04-25 16:20 by Christy Smith

Christy SmithA joint or shared use agreement is a formal agreement between two groups, for example a school district and a city or county, which allows for the use of public property, like a school playground or field, after regular school hours. Shared use agreements can help school districts save money on the development, operation, and maintenance of the facilities that will be shared..

Making Strides in the California Capitol

Submitted on Mon, 2013-03-25 16:20 by Jeanie Ward-Waller

Jeanie WardCalifornia is proposing to do something revolutionary for walking and bicycling. California Governor Jerry Brown’s Administration has proposed a new Active Transportation Program (ATP) that will enable the state to become a leader in making walking and bicycling part of the mainstream transportation system.

Be a Part of the Action: Join the Ohio Safe Routes Network!

Submitted on Wed, 2013-03-13 08:32 by Kate Moening

Kate MoeningOhio is a leader in the national Safe Routes to Schools movement. Here are just a few benchmarks and accomplishments in our great state:

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Every Kid Deserves the Benefits of a Safe Routes to School Plan

Submitted on Wed, 2013-01-30 13:29 by Carol Pulley

Carol PulleyEvery child deserves the opportunity to get themselves to and from school. Besides being able to chase frogs or play with their friends, there are many benefits to being able to have that activity in their day. 

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Safe Routes to School in California by the Numbers

Submitted on Wed, 2013-01-02 17:48 by Jeanie Ward-Waller

Jeanie Ward-WallerI’ve been looking at a lot of data lately, trying to get a strong grasp on California’s record of getting kids walking and bicycling safely to school. I’m an engineer by training so I enjoy any opportunity to crunch some data, and California has particularly interesting numbers to analyze. Some of California’s data is really good compared to the nation as a whole, and some is not so good. Here are a few e

Update from the Mississippi Safe Routes to School Program

Submitted on Wed, 2012-12-12 17:20 by Jay Thompson

Jay ThompsonThere are a number of exciting Safe Routes to Schools initiatives taking place around the state of Mississippi and the momentum continues. The Mississippi Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program has opened up its fourth funding cycle.

Ohio Highlights: Wrapping Up 2012 and Stepping Up in 2013!

Submitted on Wed, 2012-12-12 17:09 by Kate Moening

Kate MoeningSafe Routes to School in Ohio has much to be proud of in 2012 – here are a few highlights: $16 million dollars awarded to communities for Safe Routes to School infrastructure and non-infrastructure project;

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Walk Like an Advocate with Rutgers' Grads

Submitted on Wed, 2012-12-05 14:52 by Laura Torchio

A Special Invitation

Special Invite to Rutgers

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Update from the Florida Safe Routes to School Program

Submitted on Fri, 2012-11-30 15:14 by Brooke Driesse

Florida has had great success with Safe Routes to School under SAFETEA-LU, with more than 235 applications ($68.8 million) being funded. The average Safe Routes to School project funded was $292,766. There has been a call for infrastructure applications each fall through spring. Spring 2012 ended the 6th call for projects. These projects will be in the 2017 work program. The average return on these projects was an increase of 22 percent of children walking to and from school. The program works!

Giving Thanks for Change and Opportunity

Submitted on Wed, 2012-11-28 15:44 by Jeanie Ward-Waller

Jeanie Ward-WallerThanksgiving is my favorite holiday – not just because of the delicious food and the afternoon nap on the couch. As we kick off the month of gift giving and celebration that is the holiday season this day is very simply about quality time with family and friends and giving thanks.