encouragement programs trip tracking & competitions mndot safe routes to school training webinar...

ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMSTRIP TRACKING & COMPETITIONS

MnDOT Safe Routes to School Training WebinarMay 8, 2013

Webinar Overview

• Definition

• Structuring Your Program

• Program Examples

• Tools

• Resources

Source: ci.lexington.ma.us

Source: marshallroadpta.org

Source: thehour.com

Definition

Competition vs. Trip TrackingCompetitions Friendly competition to motivate

Classroom vs. classroom

School vs. school

Students vs. adults

Trip/Mileage Tracking Individual or group goals to motivate

Individual goals: tallies, earn a reward

Group goals: reach X trips/miles together

How Do You Do It: Goals

Source: www.eatblogrun.com

Establish Your Goals

• Physical activity

• Safety

• Congestion reduction

• Increasing walking/biking

• Fundraising

• Building school pride/sense of community

How Do You Do It: Structure

Source: www.forsthillsconnection.com

Structure to Fit Goals & Context

• Which modes count?

• Which trips count?

• Number of trips vs. mileage

• How are you tracking?

• Who is doing the tracking?

• Modifications - make it inclusive

Source: coast-santabarbara.orgSource: www.unioncity.k12.ms.us

Source: dailyherald.com

Rewards and Celebrations

• Small rewards: stickers, pencils

• Larger prizes: helmets, a new bike

• Class party or celebration

• Special event

• Trophies/plaques

• Ceremonies/announcements

Examples of Rewards/Celebrations

Source: www.herricks.org

Source: www.pps.org

Competitions: Golden Sneaker Award

Source: adams12.org

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODE SPLITLA CRESCENT SCHOOLS (Public & Private)

Example: Golden Sneaker AwardUses competition to motivate

Most Common Timeframe• Monthly or annual awarding of the trophy

Structure• Classroom vs. classroom, grade vs. grade, etc.

Reward or Celebration• Golden sneaker trophy gets awarded• Ceremony/announcement• Classroom celebration• Classroom keeps the Golden Sneaker, displays it until next time

Source: milton.patch.com Source: affton.patch.com

Source: blog.wsd.net

Group Goals: Walk Across…

Source: franklinmatters.com

Example: Walk Across AmericaUses group goal to motivate

Most Common Timeframe• For a week, month, unit, or year – whatever makes the most sense

given resources, context, and group size

Structure• Classroom or school, most likely

Reward or Celebration• Reach the goal• Celebration (even if you fall short)• Culminating special event• Can tie to classroom curriculum

Source: feetfirst.org

Individual Goals: Punch Cards

Example: Punch CardsUses individual goal to motivate

Most Common Timeframe• For Walk/Bike to School week or weekly

Structure• Individual tracking• When arriving at school or in classroom• Need to plan out tracking logistics

Reward or Celebration• Reward for completing goal• Something small/ongoing or something larger over time

Tracking Tools: Tallies

Tracking Tools: Technology & Maps

ResourcesTracking Tools:

• Fire Up Your Feet: http://fireupyourfeet.org/• Walk Bike to School:

http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/keep-going/ongoing-activities/mileage-tracking

• Boltage: http://www.boltage.org/

Example Programs:• Oregon Walk and Bike Challenge Month:

http://www.walknbike.org/walk-bike-challenge-month• Marin Safe Routes to School Guidebooks:

http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/download.html• Iowa Safe Routes to School Encouragement Guide:

http://iowasaferoutes.org/encouragementguide/• San Diego Walk/Ride/Roll to School Challenge:

http://www.icommutesd.com/Events/WalkRideRollToSchoolCampaign.aspx• San Francisco Shape Up Walking Challenge:

http://www.shapeupsfwalkingchallenge.org/

Thank you!

Lisa Austin | Lisa.Austin@state.mn.us

Cathy Cibor| cathycibor@altaplanning.com

Dana Dickman| danadickman@altaplanning.com