Walk, Ride, & Roll Series

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The Safe Routes Partnership Walk, Ride, & Roll Series aims to increase awareness and skills while inciting action to improve safety around schools for Safe Routes to School programs through a three-part webinar series and publications sharing different school environments, safety considerations, and promising practices.

Upcoming Webinars:

Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar Series Celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 2 p.m. ET

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day honors the living legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. Every November 14th, schools organize Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day activities to promote meaningful dialogue on activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying. This webinar explores the history behind Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and how to plan and implement impactful activities. We will also share an exciting opportunity to boost your celebration with a Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day mini-grant.

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Past Webinars:

Engaging and Including Students with Disabilities in Safe Routes Programs

May 15, 2024, 2 pm ET

Join us for our final Walk, Ride, and Roll webinar of the school year! This session will explore strategies and best practices for engaging and including students with disabilities in Safe Routes programs. Our expert panelists will share how they lead and participate in inclusive programs, how they partner with local champions, and how other Safe Routes practitioners can make their programs more inclusive and accessible.

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Supporting Safe Routes and Sparking Joy Through Community Partnerships

February 7, 2024, 2 pm ET

Join us as we explore creative partnerships that support safety and spark joy in Safe Routes programs. Whether you are looking for new outreach venues, evaluation experts, or fun ways to "shake up" your program, this webinar will show you how to find the right partner to fit your needs!

Watch the recording | View the webinar slides

 

A Safer System for Student Travel: Enhancing Safe Routes to School Through Vision Zero

September 20, 2023, 2 pm ET

Vision Zero is an international movement to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries. We still have a long way to go, but new approaches to Vision Zero are offering more opportunities for Safe Routes to School integration. Learn how the Vision Zero Safe System approach can be applied to school settings and explore tips for partnering with Vision Zero staff. Achieving Vision Zero will take cooperation from everyone, so let’s find ways to work better together!

Watch the recording | Safe Routes Partnership Slides | City of Denver Slides

 

Back to Basics: An Introduction to Safe Routes to School

October 19, 2022, 2 pm ET

New to Safe Routes to School – or just in need of a refresher? Learn about the benefits of Safe Routes to School, the 6 E’s framework, ideas for initial education and encouragement activities, and more!

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Curbing the Car Loop: Making Arrival and Dismissal Work for Everyone

March 15, 2023, 2 pm ET

It’s the best of times. It’s the worst of times. That’s right, we’re talking about school arrival and dismissal! Join us as we discuss how to tackle these tricky times of the day. We’ll explore arrival/dismissal observation protocols, school street activations, demonstration projects, and creative ideas to encourage more walking and rolling. 

Watch the recordingSafe Routes Slides | NYC Open Streets Slides | Open Plans Slides

 

Let Them Lead: Engaging High School Students in Safe Routes Projects

May 10, 2023, 2 pm ET

High Schools are now eligible for federal Safe Routes to School funding and that means new ways to connect teens to Safe Routes to School issues. Join us as we learn how to build trust, get program buy-in, and give teens the tools to lead their own projects.

Watch the recordingSafe Routes Partnership Slides

 


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