Minnesota DOT – Safe Routes to School Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement Programs January , 2012
Learning Objectives What is Education/Encouragement/Enforcement? What types of problems can we solve? What are good program models? What resources will I need? What are additional resources for the future? Outcome: Top 5 Programs for Action Plan
Project Context
Problem Statement Parents drive too fast at our school Too few kids walk and bike to our school We would like classroom lessons to support walking and biking Bus drivers are idling – it is a pollution problem Kids don’t know the rules of the road for walking and biking
Resource Scan WHO can help? Are they already engaged? What financial resources do you need? What supplies do you need? How will you get them? Are there roadblocks?
Time Frame & Format Assembly Event Contest/Competition Incentive Program Skills Training/Hands On Training Curriculum/Classroom Activity Campaign Information for Parents Getting to School
Target Audience
Key Outcomes Increased Walking Increased Bicycling Increased Transit Use Increased Carpooling Improved Walking/Bicycling Safety Behavior Improved Driving Safety Behavior Health Connections Environmental Connections Youth Empowerment
Model Programs - Education
In-School Pedestrian Safety Education
In-School Bicycle Safety Education
Assemblies/Game Show
Bicycle Rodeo
Mock City
Earn-A-Bike Program
Bike Mechanic Training
Classroom Lessons
Family Biking Class
Family Biking Guide
Parent Workshop
Walk/Bike to School Route Map
Idling Reduction Campaign
Model Programs - Encouragement
Trip/Mileage Tracking Program
Competition/Challenge
International Walk to School Day
Regular Walk/Bike to School Days
Walking School Bus
Bike Train
Park and Walk
Walk/Bike Field Trip
Poster/T-Shirt/Video Contest
After-School Club
Family Bike Ride
Model Programs - Enforcement
Crossing Guards
School Safety Patrols
Drop-Off Student Valets
School Safety Campaign
Law Enforcement
Automated Enforcement
Program Finder Demo
Talk with SRTS Team Discuss Problems, Solutions, & Priorities Decide on 5 Priority Programs Identify Leaders, Partners, Resources Fill Out Program Selection Form by 2/8 Next Steps
Thank you! Lisa Austin | Jessica Roberts | Ann Freiwald|