Encouragement

Public service announcements to use in conjunction with Walk to School events. PSAs are a cost-effective method to partner with your local media to promote your Walk to School event.

Banners for use in conjunction with Walk to School Day events.

Logos for use in conjunction with Walk to School Day events

Fliers for use in conjunction with Walk to School Day events.

This booklet provides an overview of Walk to School programs, including reasons to hold an event and steps to making it a success.

The annual Walk to School report evaluates the progress of the Walk to School program in the US and across the globe, with highlights from the year's events.

Online database of over 3,000 pedestrian and bicycle-related images available for public use.

The Walking School Bus Guide is intended for parents, teachers, public health educators, bicycle clubs, Safe Route to School coordinators, law enforcement officers and others that 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.

One common way of engaging the media is to host a news conference to announce newsworthy information regarding your Safe Routes to School program. News conferences are a great way to announce new developments in your Safe Routes to School program and maximize the efficiency of your time - you can speak to the media simultaneously as opposed to doing many separate interviews.

Resource File: 

Tips for Planning News Conference.pdf

This tip sheet outlines a few helpful tips for obtaining media coverage for a Walk to School event.

Resource File: 

10 Tips for Getting WTS Event Media Coverage.pdf