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- Portland to host 2nd Safe Routes to School National Conference
- (August 7, 2008) The city of Portland, Ore., recognized nationally for its walking and bicycling programs, was selected through a competitive application process to host the 2nd Safe Routes to School National Conference in 2009.
- Task Force releases recommendations for advancing Safe Routes to School
- (July 28, 2008) The National Safe Routes to School Task Force has released its final report, Safe Routes to School: A Transportation Legacy - A National Strategy to Increase Safety and Physical Activity among American Youth.
- Apply for Safe Routes to School National Course Instructor Training
- (July 24, 2008) The National Center for Safe Routes to School is now accepting applications for participation in the Safe Routes to School National Course Instructor Training to be held October 2008.
- Free SRTS Webinar on physical activity's positive effects on learning
- (July 15, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
- National Center offers free online training for local Safe Routes to School programs
- (July 7, 2008) The National Center for Safe Routes to School has released a free, Web-based version of its Skills for Local Safe Routes to School Program Development training.
- Registration open for 2008 International Walk to School events
- (June 16, 2008) Registration is open for 2008 International Walk to School, an international event where communities from over 40 countries join together to walk and bicycle to school.
- Free SRTS Webinar on WalkBoston’s pedestrian safety training for kids
- (June 12, 2008) America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School present the next Safe Routes Coaching Action Network Webinar.
- Connect with other programs at the Safe Routes Forums
- (May 19, 2008) The National Center for Safe Routes to School has launched the Safe Routes Forums, a Web-based community aimed at connecting Safe Routes to School programs from across the country.
- Local host sought for the 2nd 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.
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SRTS in the News
- District asks parents to park, walk students to school
- Las Vegas Sun - 08/28/2008
- More sidewalks to school in Ketchum
- Idaho Mountain Express - 08/27/2008
- More feet making their way to schools
- CNN - 08/20/2008
- Upper Gwynedd approves sidewalks
- Lansdale Reporter - 07/29/2008
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