Of 52 documented Complete Streets policies in Florida, more than 20 were passed in 2012-2013. Florida network members were instrumental in the success of many of these policies.
Resource Library
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Model Policy
This page with shared use agreements allows the user to explore this community health strategy to assist partners make change at the local level.
Research
This research study examines the social, educational, and psychological correlates of weight status in an adolescent population of 4,742 male and 5,201 female public school students in the 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.
Research
Key Takeaway: Short bouts of physical activity like walking may be associated with improved concentration among some children.
Research
This article reviews research about involvement in a regular physical activity program and academic performance with a focus on associated changes of cognitive or psychomotor function.
Fact Sheet, Case Study
Addressing Policies that Hinder and Implementing Policies that Help
This resource describes how to identify policies that can serve as barriers or facilitators of active transportation and Safe Routes to School programs, and how to work toward getting barrier policies removed or converted into successful, supportive ones.
California is proposing to do something revolutionary for walking and bicycling. California Governor Jerry Brown’s Administration has proposed a new Active Transportation Program (ATP) that will enable the state to become a leader in making walking and bicycling part of the mainstream transportation system.
Fact Sheet
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement
A number of studies show that students who spend time in PhysicalEducation or other school-based physical activity increase or maintain their grades and scores on standardized tests even when they receive less classroom time for academic subjects.
Engaging local elected officials is not a new component of Safe Routes to School – in fact, it has been an integral part of the process since the inception of Safe Routes to School programs and projects.
Fact Sheet
Students spend a significant amount of time at school or in school-related activities, schools play a central role in providing opportunities for students to engage in regular physical activity. School boards can consider adopting, revising, monitoring and/or evaluating policy and curriculum that support increased physical activity.
This week has been jam packed with great Safe Routes to School events. The week kicked off on Sunday with the Takoma Park 5K for Safe Routes to School.
Report, Case Study
Increases Physical Activity and Improves Health
This report indicates how Safe Routes to School is being institutionalized at select schools, and providing a mechanism to improve student and school health.
Bicycle Awareness Month is drawing to a close, and I’ve been inspired by great Bike/Walk to School Day events, Bike to Work Day events and National Bike Challenge promotions kicking off a safe, active su
Toolkit, Report
Student Wellness Policy Implementation Monitoring Guide
This policy brief describes research showing the benefits of physical activity for student learning, explains the state requirements and standards for P.E., highlights board actions to support P.E. and lists additional resources board members and others might find useful.
Last week three representatives from the Safe Routes Partnership (Safe Routes Partnership) attended the Childhood Obesity Conference in Long Beach, CA. The Childhood Obesity Conference brings together advocates, funders, public health professionals and agency staff from across the United States to focus on the challenges of reducing obesity in our communities.
Safe Routes to School practitioners are challenged by the need to work with various partners at city, county, regional, state, district and school-related organizations. Inevitably, the success of programs, projects, policies and future funding opportunities are reliant upon the strength of these relationships.
Evaluation, Report
Released in April 2014, the 2014 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth assesses the levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in American children and youth, facilitators and barriers for physical activity, and related health outcomes.
This August, Memphis, Tennessee was honored by the National Complete Streets Coalition for adopting the Nation's 500th Complete Streets Policy. The Safe Routes Partnership's Tennessee Network sent a letter to Mayor Wharton of Memphis, congratulating him on the honor and for leading the efforts for Complete Streets in Memphis.
Report
The purpose of these guidelines is to summarize the most successful ways of implementing ARS 28- 797 in order to effectively achieve school safety throughout Arizona.