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Safe Routes for Youth – Supporting and Empowering Teen Leaders in Vision Zero

Posted on May 7, 2020

Vision Zero initiatives around the country are moving to create a major cultural shift in how people relate to transportation and what they expect from their transportation systems. Young people, who have always been at the forefront of cultural and social change, will play an essential role in the success of this work.

Getting Students Active through Safe Routes to School: Policies and Action Steps for Education Policymakers and Professionals

Posted on June 9, 2016

This resource guide is intended for education policymakers, administrators and personnel at the state, school district, and individual school levels. It provides a detailed examination of the most up-to-date and relevant research linking physical activity and academic achievement, as well as the current rates of activity among school-aged youth. Common challenges and obstacles faced by schools—such as transportation costs, safety and liability issues—are discussed, as well as ways Safe Routes to School programs can help to mitigate these issues.