In April, we celebrate Earth Day. So much of what we do to at the Safe Routes Partnership not only benefits health and wellness, but is also good for the environment. I am using a BIG win in New Jersey as an example.
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Report
Findings from the California-National Household Travel Survey
This report reviews eight key findings, including:
As the 2013-14 academic school year ends, report cards are issued across the country. Grades in academic courses, physical education and the arts can lead to celebrations of achievement, or discouragement about not making the grade.
Report, Case Study
Best Policy And Implementation Practices
Complete Streets: Best Policy and Implementation Practices is the result of a collaborative partnership among the American Planning Association (APA), the National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC), and the National Policy and Legal Analysis Network to Prevent Childhood Obesity (NPLAN).
After only a handful of hearings in the Senate and House this year focusing on a long term fix for our nation’s surface transportation needs, Congress sent a clear message last week to all those who hoped for long-term action: let’s talk next year!
Here’s how it all went down:
Fact Sheet
Complete Streets Sparks Economic Revitalization
This fact sheet describes economic and community benefits of Complete Streets.This fact sheet describes economic and community benefits of Complete Streets.
Advocates for bicycle and pedestrian safety are celebrating a significant victory this week, with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx announcing a number of new safety initiatives to be undertaken at the USDOT. The announcement, made by Secretary Foxx at this week's Pro Walk, Pro Bike, Pro Place conference, couldn’t be better timed, with injuries and deaths for bicyclists and pedestrians on the rise across the nation.
Report
Walking and Bicycling in Small Towns and Rural America
This report describes trends and policy implications for active transportation in rural communities.
Most people think of New Jersey as an urban place -- after all, it has the highest population density in the country. There are many dense urban cities and suburban communities, but there are also large rural areas with small towns and open spaces. Contrary to what you might initially think, there are lessons to be learned in New Jersey about Safe Routes to School in rural settings.
Journal Article
This study found that obesity prevalence would decrease by 22% if adolescents walked/biked to school 4–5 days per week,
USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx has issued a challenge to mayors and elected officials: take action to support safety for bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages.
Toolkit, Model Policy, Case Study
A Toolkit for Increasing Physical Activity through Joint Use Agreements
This toolkit shares what lessons learned from successful joint use agreements, offering guidelines and templates for other communities seeking to increase their own access to school recreational facilities.
At the end of May, the current transportation law MAP-21 will expire unless Congress acts. Leaders in the House and Senate are currently wrestling over their options, with Congress likely to extend the current law until at least July and possibly through the rest of the year.
Report, Case Study
This document describes strategies used to implement collaborative and comprehensive education reform at all levels.
There is no doubt that good walking and biking infrastructure is essential to successful Safe Routes to School programs. However, many communities already have “the bones” of adequate infrastructure, especially around established community-based schools in suburban and urban communities, or through completed Safe Routes to School-funded engineering projects.
Report
How Collaboration can Increase Physical Activity in Communities
This resource documents findings from a survey of school principals in Kentucky about shared use of school facilities with community agencies during non-school hours. The survey was intended to gather baseline data about shared use in Kentucky as well as challenges, opportunities, and best practices for establishing shared use.
It is with great pleasure that I share some exciting news with you. On August 3, 2015, the Safe Routes Partnership voted to expand its Board of Directors and voted in two new persons to serve as board members. Led by Board Chair Risa Wilkerson, the Board of Directors has been actively researching and working through targeted board development for the last year. These two new members bring a wealth of experience, the willingness to roll up their sleeves and get to work as well as a commitment to the sustainability of our organization. We truly could not be more pleased.
Report
Policy Recommendations for Removing Barriers to Community-Centered Schools
School districts are responsible for the education of almost 50 million public school students. This report identifies the larger community interest in decisions about retaining existing schools and deciding where to locate new ones.
Last week, the Surgeon General issued a powerful call to action urging all Americans to champion walking and walkable communities. By now hopefully you have heard this and are already putting efforts in place to align your school, nonprofit organization, or business with this game-changing ask. I was gratified to be present in Washington, DC when Dr. Murthy made the announcement, and at the Safe Routes Partnership we are moving forward without hesitation.
Journal Article, Fact Sheet
This study used a computer-based model of adults’ walking behavior in a hypotheticalcity to examine the possible impact of interventions on overall walking, andon walking for different purposes, among different socioeconomic groups.