walk to school day 2011 lwwr conf call 9 15_11
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Creating Safe Environments For Students to Walk or Bike to School Can Increase Their Daily Physical Activity. How are kids getting to school? What are some of the barriers to walking, biking to school?TRANSCRIPT
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International Walk to School Day 2011
LiveWell Wheat Ridge Conference Call
September 15, 2011
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Presentation Overview
1. Who is LiveWell Wheat Ridge?
2. Children and Physical Activity
3. International Walk to School Day 2011
4. Safe Routes to School Grants
5. Resources
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Molly Hanson, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator
Ted Heyd, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Technical and Planning Consultant
Lieutenant Wade Hammond, Wheat Ridge Police Department
Dayna Ashley-Oehm – Wheat Ridge Community Member
Conference Call Contributors
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Who is LiveWell Wheat Ridge?
LiveWell Wheat Ridge (LWWR) is one of 22 Colorado communities funded by LiveWell Colorado working to reduce childhood and adult obesity.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is a partnership of community stakeholders to create an environment and culture which supports healthy eating and active living (HEAL) to combat adult and childhood obesity.
We accomplish this through supporting Wheat Ridge programs, policies and changes to the physical environment and community infrastructure.
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Creating Safe Environments For Students to Walk or Bike to School Can Increase
Their Daily Physical Activity
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Source: NHTS – National Household Travel Survey - Federal Highway Administration
60% Driven
27% Bused
1% Biked
12% Walked
How Are Kids Currently Getting to School?
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Physical Layout of Community
Time andFamily Schedules Safety
Potential Barriers to Walking and Bicyclingto School
Information take from CDC presentation Walking and Bicycling to School: Community Presentation
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Why is walking to school important?What are the benefits?
Information take from CDC presentation Walking and Bicycling to School: Community Presentation
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Walk to School DayGetting Started
Week of October 3, 2011
Identify a steering team
Get school administrative buy-in
• Think about seniors as a partner in the event
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Issues to Consider When Planning Your Walk to School Day
Choose safe routes; determine where groups will cross the street
Determine where groups will meet – consider a staging area assign at least 5 adults to each staging area
Place safety volunteers along the routes
Consider placing signs along the routes
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Walking to SchoolWhat Children Should Know
•Walk with an adult until you are age 10•Walk on the sidewalk•Walk facing traffic when on the street•Look left, right, left•Walk, do not run•Dress in bright colors•Stick to your planned route
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Walking to SchoolWhat Guardians Should Know
• When walking, consider age, traffic, facilities and distance
• Practice with your child• Walk in groups• Teach safe behaviors• Remind your child to look both ways• Stress the dangers of driveways, parking lots, and
intersections
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Walk to School Day Market your event
– School community– Neighborhood– Elected officials
Consider providing breakfast and/or incentives to increase participation
Go to http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/bikeped/safe-routes/walk-to-school to register your event, download a free WTSD toolkit and order free promotional items
Celebrate your success
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Additional SRTS Webinar – September 20 @ 11am
Creating BUZZ Around Your SRTS Event
Presenters:Caroline Dickson, National Center for Safe Routes to School
Rosie Stern, Michigan Fitness Foundation Katy Jones, UNC Highway Safety Research Center
This webinar will highlight a unique and fun WTS event and provide tips on how to
get the word out, involve media, and bring attention to your WTS activities.
This webinar is part of the Safe Routes to School Coaching Action Network Webinar Series, developed by America Walks and the National Center for Safe
Routes to School.
For more information please contact Michelle Gulley at [email protected]
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Measuring Impact and Participation of Your WTSD Event
• Participant Cards
• Satisfaction Surveys
• Etc.
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Walk to School Day Make this more than a one-day event
– Walking School Bus– Walking Wednesdays– Etc.
Source: Google Images
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Walking School Bus and Other Creative Applications to Make Walking to School Fun
Source: Google Images
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How to Keep the Momentum and Build UponWalk To School Events ……
Source: Google Images
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Safe Routes to SchoolsCreate Healthier Communities
Many stakeholders
Multiple benefits
Common agenda
Highly adaptable
Sustainable
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http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/pdf/kidswalk.pdf
Kids Walk-to-School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School:
Brochure from CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/pdf/kidswalk_brochure.pdf
Supplemental InformationDenver Public School "Getting to School Safely" DVD (In English and Spanish)
http://riskmanagement.dpsk12.org/traffic_safety_dvd
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http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/walking_school_bus/resources_wsb.cfm
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/resources.htm#guide
Additional Resources
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/294/17/2160
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Thank You!
For more information or questions please contact:
Molly HansonLiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator
[email protected] 720-345-8547