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Local host sought for the 2 nd Safe Routes to School National Conference
(May 9, 2008) The National Center for Safe Routes to School and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership are now seeking proposals from potential host agencies to organize the 2nd Safe Routes to School National Conference.
Free SRTS Webinar on building community support of Safe Routes to School
(May 1, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
Celebrate National Bike Month in May
(April 28, 2008) Celebrate National Bike Month during the month of May as well as Bike-to-Work Week from May 12-16 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 16.
Safe Routes to School program recognized for innovation in government
(April 15, 2008) The Auburn School District Transportation Department’s “Partnership Approach to Safe Routes to School” program has been declared a Top 50 Program of the 2008 Innovations in American Government Awards.
National Public Health Week focuses on connection between climate change and health
(April 7, 2008) The American Public Health Association along with its many partners celebrate National Public Health Week 2008, April 7-13, with the theme Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance.
Free SRTS Webinar on making the case for Safe Routes to School
(March 27, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
New resources available to local programs for evaluating Safe Routes to School programs
(March 11, 2008) The Center has released new resources to assist local communities in evaluating their Safe Routes to School programs.
Free SRTS Webinar on starting a SRTS program with zero funds
(February 29, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
New resource to help SRTS programs with media outreach
(February 19, 2008) Safe Routes to School programs now have a new resource to help promote walking and bicycling for children.
Free SRTS Webinar on working with low income communities of color
(February 11, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
Free Safe Routes to School Webinars to assist outreach efforts
(January 14, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School have developed the Safe Routes Coaching Action Network, which will offer Safe Routes to School Webinars.
 
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SRTS in the News

Kids' transportation program earns award
Times Herald - 05/03/2008
Safe Routes takes first steps
New Canaan Advertiser - 05/01/2008
Walk to School Day is fun
The Georgetown Times - 04/24/2008
City urges students to bike to school
The Examiner - 04/21/2008

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