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Community problems & solutions
What is a walking school bus?
A walking school bus is a group of children walking to school with one or more adults along a pre-planned route to school. A variation on the walking school bus is a bicycle train where a group of children and adult leaders ride together to school.
Is there a guide for walking school bus programs?
Yes. The Walking School Bus: Combining Safety, Fun and Walk to School is a guide intended for parents, teachers, public health educators, bicycle clubs, Safe Route to School coordinators, law enforcement officers and others who care about increasing the number of children who walk and bicycle to school in a safe manner. Any one or combination of these individuals can lead a walking school bus program.
Who is my State Safe Routes to School Coordinator?
To find out who your State Safe Routes to School Coordinator is, please visit our Find State Contacts page.
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is a collaboration of bicycling and walking groups, as well as health advocates, schools, government agencies, and businesses. The partnership's goal is to advance the Safe Routes to School national movement.
What is a neighborhood speed watch program?
Neighborhood Speed Watch programs, a traffic-related variation of Neighborhood Watch or Crime Watch, encourage citizens to take an active role in changing driver behavior on their neighborhood streets by helping raise public awareness and educate drivers about the negative impact of speeding.
What is an active speed monitor?
Active speed monitors are permanent devices to keep drivers aware of their speeds and the need to slow down near schools. They are typically mounted on a speed limit sign and visually display drivers' real-time speeds as they pass. Drivers see how fast they are actually driving compared to the posted speed limit. Some active speed monitors are solar-powered.
What methods are used by law enforcement?
A variety of law enforcement methods can help change unsafe behaviors, making walking and bicycling safer and more attractive for children and their parents.
Some law enforcement methods include:
Speed trailer
Active speed monitor