Data and Mapping

These publications explore how data and GIS technology can help advance walking, biking, Safe Routes to School, and active communities.

Fact Sheet
Safe Routes to School and Childhood Obesity:
A Review of the Research

The rate of childhood obesity has increased four-fold over the past forty years, leading to serious health risks for children. 

Fact Sheet
Fighting For Equitable Transportation: Why It Matters

This fact sheet is a companion to At the Intersection of Active Transportation and Equity: Joining Forces to Make Communities Healthier and Fairer. 

Fact Sheet
Equity Atlases:
How Data and Maps Can Illuminate Transportation and Equity

This fact sheet is a companion to At the Intersection of Active Transportation and Equity: Joining Forces to Make Communities Healthier and Fairer. 

Report
Safe Routes to School by the Numbers
Using Data to Foster Walking and Biking to School

This report offers insights into how newly expanding access to data can assist in improving walking and biking programs, provides an overview of the current state of data access and its limitations, and highlights case studies of communities and organizations using data to make walking and bicycling programs and policies function more effectively.

Fact Sheet
Travel to School in California: Key Findings from the National Household Travel Survey

In a February 2013 policy brief entitled Travel to School in California: Key Findings from the National House hold Travel Survey, the Safe Routes Partnership reveals new trends regarding travel to school.  

Report
A Framework for GIS and Safe Routes to School

As Safe Routes to School programs have increased across the country, a clear need for better data management at the national level has become apparent.