Together with America Walks, the National Center for Safe Routes to School recorded a webinar called, "Top Ten Engineering Treatments for Improving Walking and Bicycling." You can the webinar as follows:
Engineering
Can SRTS funds be used for infrastructure in the construction of a new school?
According to federal guidelines, potential infrastructure projects that some States have used for existing SRTS or related programs include:
What are some ways to make room for pedestrians on narrow roadways?
Making room for pedestrians and other road users involves maximizing the use of a street's existing right-of-way. If the existing right-of-way on a street does not have sufficient space for sidewalks on both sides of the street, providing sidewalks on only one side may be adequate. However, by working with local and/or state transportation professionals, you might find that it's possible to narrow car travel lanes or implement a "road diet" to provide additional sidewalk space.
How do I know whether pedestrian HAWK signals are appropriate for my school?
To assess whether such a pedestrian HAWK signal treatment is suitable for your area, we recommend that you contact your Safe Routes to School (SRTS) State Coordinator. To obtain the contact information and website for your SRTS Coordinator please visit our Find State Contacts page and once there select your state on the interactive map or by using the drop down menu.
Do you have materials for dealing with opposition against building neighborhood sidewalks?
This is not an uncommon issue that Safe Route to School teams face. Not everyone sees the value in providing sidewalks for children and others to use. Overcoming opposition can be challenging once it has arisen.
Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists
Focuses on pedestrian safety in general and is not specifically focused on child pedestrians. Even users who are not conducting a full road safety audit may find important pedestrian issues presented and described in the detailed prompt list sections. This guide also includes images to illustrate particular safety concerns. See page 33 for safety considerations for child pedestrians.
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School Crossing Safety Audit Form
Addresses physical and traffic conditions at school crossings using a rating system. An accompanying document describes the process and purpose of conducting an audit. This succinct form can help to evaluate and compare the safety of different intersections within the school zone.
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