Educating parents and students on proper drop-of and pick-up process is essential in developing a safe and efficient system.
Education
Safe Routes to School Overview Flier
This flier provides overview program information, including the definition of Safe Routes to School, the elements of Safe Routes to School programs, and why Safe Routes to School are important.
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan will help state and local officials know where to begin to address pedestrian safety issues. It is also intended to assist agencies in further enhancing their existing pedestrian safety programs and activities, including identifying safety problems, analyzing information, and selecting optimal solutions. The guide also contains information on how to involve stakeholders, potential sources of funding for implementing projects and how to evaluate projects.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Image Library
Online database of over 3,000 pedestrian and bicycle-related images available for public use.
Staying Safe: Exploring Virginia's Roads
A student activity book with over 50 activities (reading ages: 2nd grade to 6th grade) in the areas including: the roadway system, road trip history, passenger safety, work zone safety and pedestrian safety.
A copy can be ordered by e-mailing Joan.Morris@VDOT.Virginia.gov or calling 703-383-2465.
Making Children's Lives More Active
Children are becoming fatter which has serious implications for their health. One reason is their decreasing levels of physical activity. This is related to their lifestyles and reductions in the amount of walking. This note illustrates these effects and draws conclusions about children's physical activity and car use.
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Making Children Healthier by Walking
This Power Point presentation covers the following topics and more:
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The Walking Bus Website
The walking bus is the latest safe, fun and healthy way to travel to and from school. Each walking bus had an adult 'driver' at the front and and an adult 'conductor' bringing up the rear. The children walk to school in a group along a set route picking up additional 'passengers' at specific 'bus-stops' along the way.
Portland Traffic Safety Curriculum: Grades 6-8
Curricula - "Kids on the Move" (K-5); Introduction Grades pK - 3; Grades 4 - 5; Appendices; Curricula - "Smart Moves" (6-8); Introduction and How to Use This Curricula; Welcome to PORTLAND KIDS ON THE MOVE, a traffic-safety curriculum with an emphasis on environmental concerns.