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Getting Started
National Safe Routes to School Clearinghouse is a centralized
resource of information on successful Safe Routes to School programs and
strategies. Users will find information on how to start and sustain a Safe
Routes to School program, case studies of successful programs, as well as many
other resources for training and technical assistance.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has developed a SRTS
toolkit for schools, communities, and others who wish to start a SRTS program.
SRTS Training Programs
Safe Routes to School National Course – The Pedestrian and
Bicycle Information Center developed this course for audiences at national,
state, and local levels The course can be presented as a comprehensive overview
of SRTS issues and programs, or used to identify and solve problems in a
community or at a school.
Walkable Community Workshops – The National Center for
Bicycling and Walking teaches Walkable Community Workshops that build alliances
among elected officials, agencies, and citizen leaders to create safer and more
welcoming accommodations for pedestrians. They can include discussions of Safe
Routes to School activities at the community’s request.
Safe Routes to School Training – Leaders of the Marin
County, California SRTS program offer training workshops that join school
officials, transportation professionals, law enforcement officers, advocates and
parents at a one (or two) day workshop that provides a clear blueprint for how
to develop a successful SRTS program for your community.
Association of Pedestrian
and Bicycle Professionals – APBP members provide SRTS-related training and support to communities.
National Resources
The Centers for Disease Control KidsWalk-to-School – The CDC started the KidsWalk-to-School
program, whose goals are to reduce childhood obesity, diabetes, and other health
risks by encouraging students to walk to school. Their sponsorship of certain
events is relevant to SRTS goals.
SAFETEA-LU – The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users legislation.
Federal Highway Administration Guidance on SRTS – FHWA rules,
recommendations, and guidelines for implementation of SRTS program(s).
FHWA is a resource for applicants as well as states in developing and
implementing SRTS programs and projects.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration SRTS Documentation – The NHTSA has made available online documentation and information about SRTS programs.
National Safe Kids Campaign – Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of
organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading
killer of children 14 and under.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Resources
Active Living Network – The Active Living Network is part of a
coordinated response to find creative approaches for integrating physical
activity into American life. Rather than solely addressing obesity as an
individual health problem, the Network focuses on how the built environment – including neighborhoods, transportation systems, buildings, parks and open space
– can promote more active lives.
America Bikes – America Bikes provides an overview of the SRTS federal
legislation and a printable SRTS fact sheet.
BikesBelong – BikesBelong is a bicyclist interest group who has made
available much information about SRTS. They have helped federal and state-level
governments by providing input and materials.
League of American Bicyclists – The League of American Bicyclists
provides a streaming video on the Safe Routes to School program aimed at
parents, educators, school administrators, school boards, city councilors, and
public safety officers.
Bike Texas – By providing news regarding resources and programs, Bike Texas is designed to increase awareness and interest in bicycle access,
safety, and education to cyclists at both the state and national level. The site
is a service of the Texas Bicycle Coalition, a public, member, and educational
service organization.
International Walk to School in the USA – Walk to School Day took place Oct. 3, 2007. Visit this site to register for Walk to School Day
2008 or
browse links and information about walking and bicycling to school. More
information about events in Texas will be available in August 2008.
National Center for Bicycling and Walking – The mission of the National Center
for Bicycling and Walking (NCBW) is to help create bicycle-friendly and walkable
communities across North America by encouraging and supporting the efforts of
individuals, organizations, and agencies. NCBW offers consulting services for
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and training programs for public health and
transportation professionals.
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Information Center – The PBIC is a clearinghouse for
information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education,
enforcement and access and mobility. The PBIC serves anyone interested in
pedestrian and bicycle issues, including planners, engineers, private citizens,
advocates, educators, police enforcement and the health community.
The Walking School Bus – Learn how to start a walking school bus. A walking school bus is a group of children walking
to school with one or more adults. The flexibility of the walking school bus makes it
appealing to communities of all sizes with varying needs.
Walkable Communities – Walkable Communities was established in the state of Florida in 1996. It was
organized for the express purposes of helping whole communities, whether they
are large cities or small towns, or parts of communities, i.e. neighborhoods,
business districts, parks, school districts, subdivisions, specific roadway
corridors, etc., become more walkable and pedestrian friendly.
Other States’ SRTS Resources
California SRTS Resource List – California’s Department of Health Services
has amassed a helpful list of links relevant to SRTS goals and ideals. They
provide a long list of resources as well as a comprehensive description of each
one.
Iowa SRTS – The Iowa SRTS Web site features a useful FAQ section as well as
resources relevant to the design and implementation of SRTS projects.
Marin County SRTS – Marin County has had a successful SRTS program for many
years, prior to the passage of SAFETEA-LU. They were the nation’s pilot program
and have made available some of their program’s information and resources.
Michigan SRTS – Michigan’s SRTS Web site makes available a wealth of resources
to be used in start-up SRTS programs. Their handbook, available as a free
download, contains how-tos on everything from surveying parents and students to
creating an SRTS plan. They also have sample permission slips and form letters
for involving parents. A great resource for start-up SRTS programs.
WalkBoston SRTS – WalkBoston provides a wide variety of informational and
promotional tools to help get your local SRTS program off the ground. They have
several different toolkits to look in to, offering helpful information and
materials. They also provide more background information about the SRTS
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