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International Walk to School, National Center for Safe Routes to School, University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center- The official website of International Walk to School. ... more >>
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)- How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan offers guidance that can help municipalities determine and solve their pedestrian safety concerns, from identifying pedestrian safety problems to obtaining funding and enacting change. ... more >>
- Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- This report details research regarding the state of schools, current active living policies and programs, and ways to improve the health of all students. ... more >>
Walkable Communities, Iowa Department of Transportation- A 5-minute video featuring Mark Fenton discussing walkable communities, Safe Routes to School and walking school buses. ... more >>
- Historic Neighborhood Schools in the Age of Sprawl: Why Johnny Can't Walk to School, National Trust for Historic Preservation
- This report examines public policies that affect the neighborhoods in which schools function and the ability of communities to save still serviceable, landmark schools. ... more >>
- Community Toolbox, The National Park Service
- The National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program helps communities work together to improve their special places. They've produced the Community Toolbox, a set of techniques for project development and community participation. ... more >>
- Pedestrian Safety Talking Points, NHTSA
- This list of pedestrian safety talking points is a useful tool for making presentations to community groups and organizations. It explains the effects of motor vehicle crashes on pedestrian safety and provides statistics regarding pedestrian safety. ... more >>
- The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, US Department of Health and Human Services
- Overweight and obesity have reached nationwide epidemic proportions. Both the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity and their associated health problems are important public health goals. ... more >>
- America Walks, America Walks
- America Walks is a national coalition of local advocacy groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities. Our members are autonomous grassroots organizations from across the country, each working to improve conditions for walking in their area. ... more >>
- International Walk to School October 2, 2002: Why is it important? Why should my school participate?, Voorhees Transportation Center
- This paper looks at possible solutions to the problems associated with driving to school such as diminishing air quality and depleting resources. ... more >>
