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Engaging students as well as the community to take part in the Safe Routes to School effort is key to encourage <br />active transportation. There are different programs and initiatives that schools and the community as a whole <br />can implement. Below are some options of programs to consider: <br />School Travel Safety Committee <br />A School Travel Safety Committee can be established in the schools comprising of students, teachers, parents, <br />administration, and neighborhood leaders. The committee would help in helping plan active transportation <br />events and be involved in the policy making from the school, community, and professionals to identify problems <br />and solutions. <br />Walking School Buses and Bike Trains <br />Walking School Buses and Bike Trains creates opportunities for children to walk and bike in groups, <br />accompanied by a trusted adult. The supervised commute can eliminate many paternal fears of walking and <br />biking. Furthermore, children can practice their safe pedestrian and bike skills with their peers. Schools can host <br />this program periodically throughout the academic year. <br />Safe Routes to School Campaigns <br />Campaigns serves as an outreach effort and include a wide variety of medium, such as videos, lesson guides, <br />school announcements, newspaper announcement, etc. They draw attention to the importance of active <br />transportation and highlight the different programs and initiatives, making walking and biking an appealing <br />activity for the community. <br />Injury Prevention Education <br />Schools can work to have professionals speak in classes regarding bike and pedestrian safety and precaution. <br />This educational opportunity allows the students to hear and learn first hand from professionals such as bike <br />club leaders, law enforcement officers, etc. and help raise the awareness on the importance of safety in the <br />streets. <br />Adult Crossing Guards <br />The community can recruit volunteers to serve as adult crossing guards during arrival and dismissal times along <br />the back routes and main routes to and from school. To be effective, this program needs training, equipment, <br />and funding. This also increases community participation and can help alleviate some of the parental concerns <br />about walking and biking to school. <br />Walk and Bike to School Day <br />Schools can host special events and encouragement activities that provides ways forthe community to try <br />something new. For example, Bike & Roll to school day takes place in early May and Walk & Roll to School day in <br />October. <br />Mileage Club <br />Schools can also provide a fun, incentivized program to encourage students to bike and walk to school as well as <br />participate in Safe Routes to School initiatives. For example, students can earn a point system based on the <br />distance that they walk/ bike, and can earn points as they participate in different Safe Routes to School <br />activities. <br />, cyJ <br />