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Safe Routes Links

This page provides links to many agencies and organizations that are involved in or support the goals of Safe Routes to School.


Safe Routes to School National Partnership Library of Resources

Champaign, Urbana Bicycle Education Video

SRTS Coaching Network Webinar Page

National Safe Routes to School Website for Law Enforcement

Getting Students Active through Safe Routes to School: Policies and Action Steps for Education Policymakers and Professionals

Involving Students with Disabilities in SRTS Guide

Implementing Safe Routes to School in Low-Income Schools and Communities: A Resource Guide for Volunteers and Professionals

Addressing the Intersection: Preventing Violence and Promoting Healthy Eating and Active Living

Ped Safe: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System

NHTSA Bicycle Safety Activity Kit

The Hidden Health Costs of Transportation

International Walk to School Day

Lesson Plans and Curriculum from the National Center for SRTS

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education Curricula and Resources

Kentucky SRTS Curriculum & Lesson Plans

League of Illinois Bicyclists Bike Safety Information Sheets for grades K-3 and 4-7

League of Illinois Bicyclists Bicycle Rodeo Train the Trainer Presentation and Materials (for adults planning a bicycle rodeo)

Pace Trek - Mileage Club and Lessons for Students

Let's Move (Mrs. Obama child health initiative)

School Buildings and Community Building - Tim Torma, EPA Smart Growth

Siting of School Facilities - US Environmental Protection Agency

National Trust for Historic Preservation - "Helping Johnny Walk to School" (School Siting)

Safe Routes to Schools - A Short Walk; A Global Journey - Presented by Howard Frumkin, CDC National Center for Environmental Health

Reshaping America's Neighborhoods - Presented by Arthur Chris Nelson, Metropolitan Institute, Virginia Tech

Illinois Sustainable Schools Compact - Lt Governor's Office

Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual - Design Requirements for engineering projects

Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Davis-Bacon Act (federal law regarding prevailing wages on public works projects)

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Title 23 Highway Legislation/Regulations

Appropriate Traffic Calming Techniques for Small Iowa Communities (TR-523) (This may be useful for some similar communities in Illinois. Thanks to the State of IA for sharing this resource with us!)

National Center for Safe Routes to School

National Center for Safe Routes to School Evaluation Information and Data Resources Page

Safe Routes to School National Partnership

FHWA Safe Routes to School Site

CDC Kids Walk to School Site

NHTSA Safe Routes to School Site

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

IDOT Bicycle Website

Chicago Department of Transportation – Chicago Walks!

Active Transportation Alliance (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation)

League of Illinois Bicyclists

National Center for Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) SRTS Survey Site

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