SRTS Guide

part of saferoutesinfo.org

  • Introduction to Safe Routes to School: the Health, Safety and Transportation Nexus
  • Steps to Creating a Safe Routes to School Program
  • Engineering
  • Enforcement
  • Encouragement
  • Education
  • Student Drop-off and Pick-up
  • Evaluation
  • Media and Visibility
  • Case Studies

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Additional Resources:

Adult School Crossing Guard Guidelines

The Walking School Bus: Combining Safety, Fun and the Walk to School

Teaching Children to Walk Safely as They Grow and Develop: A guide for parents and caregivers

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Case Studies: Engineering

  • 15 MPH School Zones
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Connector Paths
  • Developing a Safe Routes to School Walking Route Map
  • Greenway Pedestrian Bridge
  • HAWK Signals
  • Multi-use Path
  • School Crossing Audit Procedure
  • School Walking Routes Pilot Project
  • Speed Sensitive Signals
  • Student Waiting Pads and Stand Back Lines
  • Traffic Control Plan

This guide was developed by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) in collaboration with SRTS experts from around the country and support from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). View full list of contributors.