We couldn't resist sharing a few fantastic 2009 Walk to School Day photos! Want to see more images and stories you could use for your own efforts? Visit the National Center's searchable Walk to School Day image library.
Promotion
Safe Routes Snapshots:
Walk to School Day 2009: Another Record-breaking Year
A record number of communities from all 50 states and the District of Columbia participated in Walk to School Day 2009. As of Oct. 28, a total of 3,369 Walk to School Day events registered through the National Center's Web site — that represents an increase of 481 events (17 percent) over last year! And we know even more events were held than is reflected by this number. Walk to School Day continues to grow in popularity each year because of community members' commitment to encourage safe walking and bicycling to school.
SRTS in the News
The following is a brief compilation of Safe Routes to School-related news stories from across the country. Web links to the following news stories are time sensitive, so some stories may not be accessible after the initial publication date or may require registration.
Walk to School Day 2009: Local organizers say…
"We had a great event with awesome participation. At 7:50, there is usually a huge amount of cars in the parking lot. [At Walk to School Day this year] there were maybe three at the most."
Going High-tech with Safe Routes to School
There are many ways to build a successful Safe Routes to School program. Using technology to assist with recruitment, walk and bike to school counts, evaluation and mapping can be extremely helpful. This one-hour, free webinar covers how "high-tech" solutions can help advance the success of SRTS programs.
Can we use the photos and images that are in the SRTS Guide for presentations?
The National Center grants permission to use the photos and images from the website, www.saferoutesinfo.org, as well as from any of its resources for not-for-profit SRTS promotional purposes and educational activities. Please feel free to use what you would like in your presentations.
Letter in support of Walk to School Day from First Lady Michelle Obama
The White House
October 6, 2010
It is such a pleasure to send my warmest greetings to all those participating in International Walk to School Day. By walking or biking to school, students, parents, teachers, and administrators all across America are getting active.
Resource File:
Do you have any good promotional flyers for children on either SRTS or Walking School Bus?
Promotional flyers and other materials can be found by visiting our Promote Your Efforts page. We recommend that you browse the resources available on this page and determine whether or not any of them address the promotional needs of your SRTS program. You can also check your state's SRTS program website to obtain promotional materials.