Education

Teaching individuals about the broad range of health and transportation benefits as well as safety skills

Encouragement

Using events and activities to promote bicycling and walking

Engineering

Creating infrastructure improvements that reduce speeds and establish safer areas

Enforcement

Partnering with local law enforcement to ensure drivers obey laws and initiating community safety enforcement campaigns

Evaluation

Monitoring and researching safety and utilization outcomes and trends

Although each element can stand alone, the most successful programs have integrated elements from all five approaches. Each time the program is adapted, new ideas emerge. Use research data, innovation, and imagination to develop a program that best suits your school and community.