Minnesota DOT – Safe Routes to SchoolEducation, Encouragement, and Enforcement Programs
January 22 - 24, 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 Proble
ms, Solutions, &
Priorities
Decide on 5
Priority Progra
ms
Identify Leader
s, Partner
s, Resour
ces
Fill Out Progra
m Selecti
on Form by 2/8
Next Steps
Thank you!
Lisa Austin | [email protected]
Jessica Roberts | [email protected]
Ann Freiwald| [email protected]