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
Uso Compartido: Aumentar el Acceso a la Actividad Fisica

Uso Compartido: Aumentar el Acceso a la Actividad Fisica

Fact Sheet
Uso Compartido:

Las escuelas se encuentran en una zona céntrica y tienen gimnasios, parques infantiles, campos deportivos, canchas, pistas y otras instalaciones de recreo que podrían permitir a los residentes que sean más activos físicamente. Las escuelas y sus instalaciones de recreo tendrían que estar disponibles, fuera del horario escolar, para el uso comunitario.

Fact Sheet
Using Safe Routes to School to Combat the Threat of Violence

In some communities, the danger of violence and crime discourages children from walking to school and keeps people off the street, limiting physical activity and restricting errands and trips. Using a framework known as the “Six E’s,” we identify specific kinds of actions that can combat violence and support Safe Routes to School.

Fact Sheet
Shared Use:

This resource presents an overview of the opportunties and challenges for advancing shared use agreements and offers examples of shared use in urban, suburban, and rural settings. 

Fact Sheet
Superintendents and the Shared Use of School Facilities

Superintendents are the chief administrators for school districts. They work to implement the vision and policies that the school board establishes. Superintendents can play a critical role in supporting shared use.

Fact Sheet
Creating Healthier Communities through the Shared Use of Hospitals

This resource was created to provide an example of shared use beyond the school setting. 

Research
School Board Members and Shared Use School Facilities

This resource is designed to assist in engaging school board members in the shared use discourse. 

Research
School Principals and the Shared Use of School Facilities

This resource is designed to assist advocates engaging school principals in the shared use discourse. 

Fact Sheet, Research
Uso Compartido

This resource is designed to introduce the concept of shared use to spanish speaking populations. 

Fact Sheet, Case Study
Addressing Childhood Obesity Through Shared Recreational Facilities

This two page document outlines strategies to increase physical activity through the shared use of recreational facilities.