Section C
References
Prioritizing Planned Improvements
Designing Walking Route Maps
Traffic Calming Techniques
Additional Funding Sources
Additional SRTS Resources
References
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Departments
Federal Highway Administration
Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office
Institute of Transportation Engineers
iWalk. International Walk to School in the USA.
Marin County Safe Routes to Schools. Marin County Bicycle Coalition: PO Box 201, Forest Knolls, CA 94933.
The Michigan Safe Routes to School Handbook. Developed and produced
by the Michigan Fitness Foundation, Michigan Department of Transportation, and United States Federal Highway Administration. Contact the Michigan Fitness Foundation, P.O. Box 27187, Lansing, Michigan, 48909, www.saferoutesmichigan.org, for copies of the Michigan Safe Routes to School Handbook and for all questions concerning use of the Handbook materials.
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Washington State Department of Transportation
Prioritizing Planned Improvements
As you are going through your planning process and needs assessment, you may notice that you have many great ideas for improvements in your area. You may feel overwhelmed by the many options. Rate these planned improvements on several factors, including: cost, feasibility, possible benefit, and timetable. Once you have done this, it will make it easier for you to pinpoint which improvements will give you the most benefit for the least cost and in the shortest amount of time. It is always a good idea to tackle a few easy projects firsts. This will give you early success stories and will help you build momentum and interest in your program.
Designing Walking Route Maps
Choosing the best walking route for children to take to school and designing a map for that route can seem like a daunting task. Perform your walkability assessment first, and you will have a good idea of the best routes in your area. There are many resources available to help you create a walking route map. The Washington State Department of Transportation has developed an excellent guidebook. To access this guide, click here. The National Center for Safe Routes to School also has helpful planning tools to aid you as you develop your walking route map.
Traffic Calming Techniques
Traffic calming techniques can be as simple as adding flashing beacons and signage to the roads bordering your school, or they can be as complicated as engineering roundabouts and street narrowing. For more information about traffic calming, please use the resources below.
Federal Highway Administration
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Additional Funding Sources
Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program
Federal Highway Administration Transportation Enhancement
Community Development Block Grant Program
The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program
Additional SRTS Resources
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
National Safe Routes to School Website
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
National Transportation Safety and Highway Administration SRTS Site
Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas
The National Center for Bicycling and Walking
University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension, Bike Safety
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas Center for Health Improvement
