1. Minnesota DOT – Safe Routes to School Education, Encouragement, and Enforcement Programs January 22 - 24, 2012

2. 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

3. Project Context

4. 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

5. 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?

6. Time Frame & Format Assembly Event Contest/Competition Incentive Program Skills Training/Hands On Training Curriculum/Classroom Activity Campaign Information for Parents Getting to School

7. Target Audience

8. 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

9. Model Programs - Education

10. In-School Pedestrian Safety Education

11. In-School Bicycle Safety Education

12. Assemblies/Game Show

13. Bicycle Rodeo

14. Mock City

15. Earn-A-Bike Program

16. Bike Mechanic Training

17. Classroom Lessons

18. Family Biking Class

19. Family Biking Guide

20. Parent Workshop

21. Walk/Bike to School Route Map

22. Idling Reduction Campaign

23. Model Programs - Encouragement

24. Trip/Mileage Tracking Program

25. Competition/Challenge

26. International Walk to School Day

27. Regular Walk/Bike to School Days

28. Walking School Bus

29. Bike Train

30. Park and Walk

31. Walk/Bike Field Trip

32. Poster/T-Shirt/Video Contest

33. After-School Club

34. Family Bike Ride

35. Model Programs - Enforcement

36. Crossing Guards

37. School Safety Patrols

38. Drop-Off Student Valets

39. School Safety Campaign

40. Law Enforcement

41. Automated Enforcement

42. Program Finder Demo

44. 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

46. Thank you! Lisa Austin | Lisa.Austin@state.mn.us Jessica Roberts | jessicaroberts@altaplanning.com Ann Freiwald| annfreiwald@altaplanning.com