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School Walk & Bike Routes. What are they?. A map or written document One mile radius of the school A plan for safety improvements Considerations Resource: WA Admin Code 392-151-025. Why do them?. Required by law: ESHB 2261, RCW 47.04.300 Improve health & safety Improve learning - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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School Walk & Bike Routes
What are they?
A map or written document One mile radius of the school A plan for safety improvements Considerations Resource: WA Admin Code 392-151-025
Why do them?
Required by law: ESHB 2261, RCW 47.04.300
Improve health & safety Improve learning Reduce traffic and pollution Save $
Who to involve
School Administrators Local public works agencies Local law enforcement Elected officials Parent-school organizations Parents & Students
How to get started Base map (1 mi radius of school attendance area)
Inventory conditions & traffic Identify walk/bike route Develop & distribute route to families Work with community partners Evaluate
Resources
Websites Tools Funding Contact info
Websites Washington State Department of Transportation
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/localprograms/saferoutes/
School Walk and Bike Routeshttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/5463FD69-F7B9-477D-B9AA-
D21CEEFCF722/0/SchoolAdminGuide.pdf
National Center for Safe Routes http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/training/can_webinars.cfm
Developing a Safe Routes Projecthttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/SafeRoutes/planning.htm
Tools
Bikeability Checklist Walkability Checklist Intersection Observation Form Environmental Assessment Walk Route Planning Evaluation forms
Funding
Safe Routes to School School Zone Crossing Lights Mini-Grants Other
Contacts WA DOT SR2S Coordinator
Charlotte Claybrooke
(360) 705-7302
[email protected] Natalie Tauzin
Spokane Regional Health District
509 324-1659