Categories

Community Problems & Solutions:

Information such as safety audits, case studies, checklists and route mapping information

Education:

Curriculum, classroom activities and other materials used to teach safety and create awareness of the benefits of Safe Routes to School

Encouragement:

Resources used to generate excitement and interest in Safe Routes to School, including community activities, mileage clubs and Walk to School Day materials

Enforcement & Safety Management:

Information on strategies for deterring unsafe behaviors, including traffic stings, safety patrols, crossing guard programs, etc.

Engineering:

Strategies for traffic calming, the school zone, crossing the street, facility design and other countermeasures

Evaluation:

Tools and information for measuring the impact of Safe Routes to School, including surveys, data gathering, measuring success, health assessments, etc.

Making the Case:

Facts and figures relating to health, transportation, safety and environment issues affecting Safe Routes to School

Policy and Funding:

Information on State and federal program guidelines, school district policies, school siting policies, walk zone policy

Program Organization:

Program resources including guidebooks, handbooks, tool kits, how-to tips, surveys, sample letters and sample consent forms

Promotion:

Materials to increase visibility for Safe Routes to School including sample news releases, tip-sheets, talking points and fliers