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Safe Routes
to School
Making Schools and
Communities Safe and Active
Chad Triolet
Safe Routes to School Coordinator for
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
Safe Routes 101
• Federal Program (2005)
• Green Initiative
o Increase Physical Activity
o Reduce Pollution & Decrease Traffic
o Educate Children, Parents and the
Community
• Chesapeake Grant Funding
Safe Routes Activities
• Data Collection
• International Walk to School Day
October 8, 2014
• Monthly Activity Calendars
• Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
• Bike Safety Week
Bike Safety Training
• Hands-on Teacher Training
The 5 E’s of SRTS
Physical Activity
Education
• Walk and Bike to School
• SRTS Newsletters
• Walking/ Running Clubs/
Activity Challenges
• Provide Bike & Pedestrian
Safety Information
• ABC’s – Active Breaks for
Children
• Safe Walking and Biking PSAs
• Bike Safety Training for
students
• Bike Rodeos!
• Safety Patrol Education
• Benefits of Active
Transportation
Contact Information:
[email protected]
http://www.cpschools.com/departments/health/saferoutes.php