Safe Routes to School Plan

DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS

FURTHER READING

Demonstration projects are an approach to neighborhood building using short-term, low-cost, and scalable interventions to cata lyze long-term change for safer streets and healthier, more vibrant communities. Many infrastructure improvements near schools can start as demonstration proj ects in order to test installations and build support for more long term improvements. More information about demonstration projects near schools can be found at the link below.

WALK! BIKE! FUN!

Walk! Bike! Fun! Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Curric ulum is a two-part curriculum designed specifically for Minnesota’s schools. It is structured to meet Minnesota education standards and is an important part of the Safe Routes to School Program in Minnesota. Walk! Bike! Fun! helps students ages five to thirteen learn traffic rules and regulations, the potential hazards to traveling, and handling skills needed to bike and walk effectively, appropriately and safely through their community.

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/mnsaferoutes/ resources/demonstration_projects.html

Which schools : Eagle Creek, Jackson, Red Oak, Sun Path, and Sweeney Elementary Schools

Timeline: Immediate (within one year) to short term (1-2 years)

Program lead/partners: School administrators and staff, school district

Implementation considerations:

• First step is to train staff at each school on the Walk!Bike!Fun! curriculum • Physical education teachers can help to coordinate and implement curriculum

• A bike fleet could augment and support Walk!Bike!Fun! classes

PROGRAMS

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