SRTS Coaching Action Network Webinars

The National Center for Safe Routes to School partners with America Walks to offer a series of SRTS-related Webinars. The Safe Routes Coaching Action Network (CAN) Webinars are designed to educate individuals and organizations on topics that will assist with successful outreach efforts.

Upcoming Webinar

Topic: What Does It Take To Get Drivers To Yield: Engineering Measures That Work

One of the greatest challenges for many schools and neighborhoods is finding the appropriate measures to slow traffic in the areas where pedestrians cross the street. Which devices will be most effective? What are the costs? What are the maintenance requirements? Are there liability issues?

In this 60-minute webinar, engineering experts will share their extensive knowledge and understanding of pedestrian safety and traffic control devices to address these questions. They will discuss innovative devices and the latest research on thier effectiveness as well as more standard devices and their appropriate use.

Presenters:

  • Mike Cynecki, Traffic Engineering Supervisor for the Phoenix Street Transportation Department
  • Charlie Zegeer, Associate Director for Engineering and Planning at the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center; Director of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

How: REGISTER NOW

This free webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School CAN Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe Routes to School.

When: Tues., March 30, 2-3 p.m. EDT


Past Webinars

Connecting Safe Routes to School and Health

This webinar, presented by Arthur Wendel, M.D., M.P.H., Healthy Community Design Initiative, The National Center for Environmental Health, CDC, discusses how SRTS could provide a host of health benefits.

School Bicycle & Walking Policies: Addressing Policies that Hinder and Implementing Policies that Help

Four presenters provide an overview of recent research regarding policy barriers, discuss the experience of Murch Elementary School in successfully changing policies, and provide information on resources and model policies.

The Real Cost of School Siting

Presented by Matthew Dalbey, US EPA & Renee Kuhlman, National Trust for Historic Preservation

Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Learning By Example from an Award Winning SRTS Program
Presented by Jim Kornish, Bear Creek Elementary, SR2S Program

SR2S: Teens Go Green Program
Presented by Aviva Joseph & Gwen Froh, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Teen Coordinators

Safe Routes to School: A National View of Parent Attitudes and Student Travel
Presented by Austin Brown, National Center for Safe Routes to School

Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act within Safe Routes to School
Presented by Lois Thibault, US Access Board

Safe Routes to School in rural communities
Presented by Cookie Leffler, State SRTS Coordinator, Mississippi Department of Transportation

Engineering Treatments and Strategies for Safe Routes to School, Part II
Presented by:
David Parisi, PE, TE, Parisi Associates Transportation Consulting
Michael Cynecki, PE, Traffic Engineering Supervisor for the Phoenix Street Transportation Department

Engineering Treatments and Strategies for Safe Routes to School, Part I
Presented by:
David Parisi, PE, TE, Parisi Associates Transportation Consulting
Michael Cynecki, PE, Traffic Engineering Supervisor for the Phoenix Street Transportation Department

Turning Walk to School Day into a Year-Round Pedestrian Program
Presented by Sonja Atkins, Coordinator, Safe Kids Greater Sacramento

SRTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education
Presented by Somilia Smith, Project Coordinator, Mayor Daley's Ambassadors

SRTS Liability Issues
Presented by Jakob Helmboldt, VDOT and Tamberly Sufi, Toole Design Group

Taking it to the streets: Urban SRTS and New Jersey’s demonstration project
Presented by Elise Bremer-Nei, NJDOT and Tiffany Robinson, THE RBA Group

How to organize and run an SRTS event (step by step)
Presented by John Sweeney, PTA

Engaging Local Media to Promote Safe Routes to School
Presented by Katy Jones, National Center for Safe Routes to School

Physical Activity's Positive Effects on Learning
Presented by Rae Pica, Children's Physical Activity Specialist, Moving & Learning

Sidewalk Safety Smarts: WalkBoston's Guide to Safety Training for Second Graders
Presented by Karen Hartke, WalkBoston

Building Community Support for SRTS Programs
Presented by Dan Burden, Walkable Communities

Who Cares About Safe Routes? How to Make the Case in Your Community
Presented by Kit Keller and Linda Tracy, APBP

Starting a SRTS Program with Zero Funds
Presented by Ian Thomas, Executive Director, PedNet Coalition

"Collaborating with Low Income Communities of Color"
Presented by Tina Zenzola, WalkSanDiego, Safe and Healthy Communities Consulting

"Getting Your Story Out"
Presented by David Levinger, The Mobility Education Foundation