SRTS Strategies at Your School
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Safe Routes uses the 6 E framework:
- Encouragement
- Education
- Engineering
- Evaluation
- Equity
- Enforcement
A successful SRTS program uses elements from each of these areas to build awareness and enthusiasm. Take a look through the next few sections to get ideas on what you can try at your school and which E they fall under.
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How to start a program at your school:
Find support (PTOs/As, administrators, teachers, parents, family liaisons; also me).
Start small and build excitement
Work with your supporters to develop a long-term plan
More info:
Getting started on a Safe Routes program from the Minnesota Safe Routes to School Resource Center.
Steps to Creating a Safe Routes to School Program from the National Center for Safe Routes to School
Building Blocks: A Guide to Starting and Growing a Safe Routes to School Program from the Safe Routes to School Partnership