Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program

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Louisiana Safe Routes to School Program

• Introduction

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QUESTION?

• WHY DONT MORE KIDS WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL TODAY?

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Reasons For Not Walking To School
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Safe Routes to School programs are part of the
solution

• ...to improve walking and bicycling conditions
• ...to increase physical activity
• ...to decrease air pollution

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2007 2008 SRTS Activities

• Approved first group of projects March
• First LA. SRTS Conference in New Orleans in
  August 2 days
• Conference on Oct. 16 in Baton Rouge
• Next round of applications in Jan/Feb 2008

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International Walk to School Day

• October 3, 2007
• www.walktoschool.org

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Types Of Projects

• INFRASTRUCTURE Generally those activities that
  involve the planning, design and construction of
  physical improvements
• NON-INFRASTRUCTURE Generally those activities
  related to education and the encouragement of
  walking and bicycling to school and enforcement

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Infrastructure Examples

• Sidewalk improvements
• Traffic calming/speed reduction improvements
• Pedestrian/bicycle crossing improvements
• On-street bicycle facilities
• Off-street bicycle/pedestrian facilities
• Bicycle parking facilities
• Traffic diversion improvements

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La Infrastructure Examples

• Sidewalks
• Pedestrian Bridge Renovation
• Pedestrian/Bike Path
• Bike Racks
• Striping

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Non-infrastructure Examples

• Public awareness campaigns and outreach to press
  and community leaders
• Traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity
  of schools
• Student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian
  safety, health, and environment
• Funding for training, volunteers, etc.

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La Non-infrastructure Examples

• Bicycle Safety Training
• Safety Education
• Bicycle Rodeos
• Literature
• Incentives

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Presentation Objectives

• Developing a Successful SRTS Program In Louisiana
• The 5 Es
• The Application
• The Project Process