Our Publications

The following publications are produced by the Safe Routes Partnership for use in advancing Safe Routes to School, active transportation, and shared use in all communities. To search for a publication on a specific topic, use the advanced search tool and start typing in "Safe Routes Partnership" in the author field, then select it from the list that appears.

Fact Sheet
The Wheels on the Bus Go to the Grocery Store

This fact sheet outlines the role of transit agencies in improving food access, offers examples from transit agencies across the country, and shares solutions that will allow transit agencies to create or strengthen the connection between neighborhoods and grocery stores.

Fact Sheet
Effective Messaging for Promoting Biking and Walking

This fact sheet includes tips and best practices for effective messaging as well as a media inventory of campaigns promoting biking and walking.

Fact Sheet
Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework

The Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework provides local governments with evidence- and practice-based guidance on creating safe and equitable access to parks for all people. 

Toolkit
Step by Step: How to Start a Walking School Bus at Your School

This toolkit is designed to help parents, educators, and community members plan and organize a walking school bus using adult volunteers as leaders. 

Fact Sheet
Safe Routes to School in Small Rural Communities

This infobrief describes state outreach, technical assistance, and partnership approaches that support rural communities and highlights two communities that have successfully used federal funds to improve safety and accessibility for walking and bicycling. 

Fact Sheet
How to Use Your State's Report Card on Walking, Biking, and Physical Activity

Learn how you can use the report cards to communicate the importance of supportive state policies and highlight ideas for inspiring change in your state.

Fact Sheet
Safe Routes to Healthy Food

This fact sheet explores the benefits of making healthy food accessible by foot, bike, or transit, and highlights examples of how businesses, agencies, and nonprofits are taking action to improve transportation options to healthy food.

Fact Sheet
Understanding State Report Card Scores and Grading

This fact sheet provides a quick summary of the report cards' scoring structure.

Fact Sheet
Guide to Creating a Walking Route Map

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating walking route maps using free tools.

Fact Sheet
Ideas for Incorporating Walking Into the Workday

This fact sheet includes tips for employers and employees who want to incorporate walking into the workday.