National Resources for Safe Routes to School

There are many resources available to families and communities to help create safe routes to school.  Here are some of our favorite links.

 

Safe Routes to School:

 

National Center for Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to Schools Marin County

California Walk to School Headquarters

Federal Highway Administration: Safe Routes to School

 

 

Traffic Safety:

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety

 

California Traffic Safety

 

League of American Bicyclists

 

Research Links:

"Healthier Kids, Safer Neighborhoods: Safe Routes to School encourages walking while educating kids and parents about pedestrian safety"

 

 "Safety and a Sense of Place: Elizabeth Macdonald talks about making streets safer"

 

"Making Safety a Must: Commentary" by David Ragland, Director of TSC"

 

"Can Pedestrian-friendly Planning Encourage Us to Walk? A look at efforts to change walking behavior by focusing on the built environment"