We have had a lot to be thankful for recently, excepting the lasting and tragic human impact of hurricane Sandy.
Resource Library
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Improving Access to Parks through Walkability
This report explores the obstacles limiting walkability to parks and identify the essential elements of a safe route to a park.
It has been a productive year for the Safe Routes Partnership in Southern California. This year, the Southern California team was off and running with a full-blown campaign at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to increase funding for active transportation in the 2012 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS).
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Section 1807 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users(SAFETEA-LU) P.L. 109-59 established the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) inAugust 2005
Moments ago I finished facilitating a webinar on regional approaches to Safe Routes to School through Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOS). The jargon involved even when clearly presenting on this topic would send even the most hardened Safe Routes to School practitioner running in the other direction. Yet, this is the point.
Journal Article
This article describes strategies for risk management in implementing Safe Routes to School programs.
In the past, community churches have typically served as places of worship. These institutions have been sustained by providing valuable contributions to communities in the areas of direct economic contributions, social services and community volunteering and education. This highlights the expanded role of the church from the church w
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How Statewide Organizations Are Winning Federal Dollars for Bicycle and Walking Projects
This report provides models for using statewide campaigns to use policies and processes to impact the flow of federal funds to biking and walking projects and programs.
A-C-T! (clap, clap, clap) I-0-N! (clap, clap, clap) -- I can’t help but launch into cheer when my team does well! Yes, the NJ “bike/ped” team players have picked it up and are going for the win. With some SAFETEA-LU funding still unobligated, new funding rules under MAP-21, and emergency recovery efforts from Superstorm Sandy, the NJ Team huddled and called their plays. Here’s a rundown of some recent Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets and Transportation Enhancements TEAM ACTION in NJ.
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Safe Routes to School Progress in Five States
This study assessed the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program in five states: Florida, Mississippi,Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
We have all been waiting to learn how the new federal transportation bill, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, or MAP-21, will be implemented. The new Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) is of particular interest since it now includes Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements funding.
Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
This resource answers frequently asked questions about establishing joint use for school facilities.
Leah Murphy is a currently a Master's Student at the University of California Los Angeles.
Report, Case Study
Leads to Greater Collaboration with Public Health and School Officials
This report demonstrates how Safe Routes to School is a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations, including state Departments of Education and state Departments of Public Health.
With the warmer weather, more and more cyclists will be riding in our communities – it’s a great thing that May is National Bike Month! Ohio schools, communities and organizations are offering a wealth of cycling safety training, education and events to help us cycle safely this summer!
Fact Sheet
This policy brief provides information about these programs and ways that school districts/county offices of education (COEs) can become involved in increasing active transportation to and from school.
Less than a month ago, President Obama announced that his choice for the next US Secretary of Transportation was Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, NC. Based on his work in Charlotte and his remarks about transportation, we are hopeful about his potential to carry forward Secretary LaHood’s leadership on bicycling, walking and Safe Routes to School.
Toolkit
This report describes a process that can be used in any state to bring together diverse partners, create a SRTS State Network, and initiate policy changes that will make it safer and easier for children to be able to walk and bicycle to schools.
Bay Area advocates for active transportation came together to successfully defeat an attempt to weaken bicycle and pedestrian requirements in the region.
Webinar
Engaging School Administrators in the Shared Use of School Facilities to Increase Physical Activity Opportunities for Kids
This webinar from November 6, 2013 provides examples and key resources to assist in starting conversations about shared use and building relationships with school board members, school administrators and principals.