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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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Page 1: School Walk & Bike Routes

School Walk & Bike Routes

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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

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Why do them?

Required by law: ESHB 2261, RCW 47.04.300

Improve health & safety Improve learning Reduce traffic and pollution Save $

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Who to involve

School Administrators Local public works agencies Local law enforcement Elected officials Parent-school organizations Parents & Students

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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

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Resources

Websites Tools Funding Contact info

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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

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Tools

Bikeability Checklist Walkability Checklist Intersection Observation Form Environmental Assessment Walk Route Planning Evaluation forms

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Funding

Safe Routes to School School Zone Crossing Lights Mini-Grants Other

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Contacts WA DOT SR2S Coordinator

Charlotte Claybrooke

(360) 705-7302

[email protected] Natalie Tauzin

Spokane Regional Health District

509 324-1659

[email protected]