The Transportation Transformation

Submitted on Wed, 2012-02-29 13:47 by Deb Hubsmith

Deb HubsmithRecently, as I returned home after discussions in mid-February regarding national bicycle advocacy unification plans, I was blown away by the number of people – kids, parents, commuters, racers and residents – who were bicycling (and smiling while they traveled) in my hometown of Fairfax, California (San Francisco Bay Area). 

Introducing the News and Events Blog

Submitted on Thu, 2012-02-23 15:33 by Brooke Driesse

Brooke DriesseWelcome to the News and Events blog! My name is Brooke Driesse, and I’m the communications manager for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. I’ve been with the National Partnership for four and half years now. It is hard to believe it has been that long, and that the organization has grown from three staff in 2007 to 22 staff today – what a ride!

Introducing Stephanie Weber, Regional Network Manager

Submitted on Thu, 2012-02-23 14:46 by Stephanie Weber

Stephanie WeberLike a number of my colleagues, I have the privilege of writing my first post as I prepare to travel on work-related business. I am pretty excited about my trip this week.  I’m on my way to sunny Southern California for a staff retreat primarily for our new regional policy managers who work full-time on our Regional Network Project—more about them in a paragraph or two. 

Transportation Bill: Fits and Starts; Action Still Needed

Submitted on Wed, 2012-02-22 15:00 by Margo Pedroso

Margo PedrosoWith Congress in recess this week, we have a short breather. So I’m taking this opportunity to bring you up to speed on where things stand on the transportation bill. The past three weeks have been action-packed—and there’s more to come next week and beyond.

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Introducing the Regional and State Policy Blogs

Submitted on Tue, 2012-02-21 14:02 by Kris Kessel

Kris KesselIt is an exciting time of new beginnings and opportunity - the beginning of my role as network director, a new blog and a huge expansion of the National Partnership.

Introducing the Partners Blog

Submitted on Tue, 2012-02-14 16:41 by Beth Richards

Bike HeartPartnerships…

…a good thing to be writing about on Valentine’s Day. I guess you could say I am the Safe Routes to School National Partnership’s resident matchmaker. While I can boast of several marriage outcomes from my partnership recommendations over the years, my role here at the National Partnership has yet to involve dating suggestions.

Introducing the National Learning Network Blog

Submitted on Tue, 2012-02-14 14:02 by Robert Ping

Robert PingAs I write this I am sitting on an Amtrak train from Seattle, WA to Portland, OR after leading a technical assistance presentation and workshop for the local CPPW grantees (Communities Putting Prevention to Work, a CDC-funded policy and program effort).

Introducing the Local Practice & Policy Blog

Submitted on Fri, 2012-02-10 13:39 by Dave Cowan

Dave CowanIn Atlanta, I’m sitting in a conference room with roughly 30 advocates from the public health sector who are here to talk about the work they are doing throughout the country in preventative health. We circle the room introducing ourselves and like many people, I’m temporarily distracted from the other introductions as I consider what it is I want to divulge about myself.

Take Action. Keep the Faith. Build Support.

Submitted on Tue, 2012-02-07 14:54 by Deb Hubsmith

Deb Hubsmith

People often ask me how I became the director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership and where the movement is headed now that the program is under attack by some members of Congress.

About Our New Look

Submitted on Mon, 2012-02-06 16:04 by Deb Hubsmith

DirectorDebWelcome to the new website of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership! The beginning of a new year seems to be the perfect time for a change to the National Partnership’s website. The new color scheme, graphics and wonderful photos now reflect the vibrancy and energy of the national Safe Routes to School movement.

Introducing the Research Blog

Submitted on Mon, 2012-02-06 10:26 by Kelechi Uzochukwu

KelechiHi Safe Routes advocates! My name is Kelechi Uzochukwu, and as administrative associate for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, one of my responsibilities is to provide useful and up-to-date studies and publications related to the Safe Routes to School movement.

Introducing the National Policy & Advocacy Blog

Submitted on Fri, 2012-02-03 07:56 by Margo Pedroso

Margo PedrosoWelcome to my new blog on federal policy! I am Margo Pedroso, Deputy Director for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.  One of my primary responsibilities is to lobby for the Safe Routes to School program on Capitol Hill.  I work to make sure Senators and Representatives are educated about the important work happening all across the country with the assistance of the federal transportation funds.

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