The next Safe Routes to School Educational Forum will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in the Scioto Conference Room at MORPC at 10am. For more information please click here.
Walk to School
Every October, millions of children, parents, and community leaders around the world celebrate the International Walk to School Month. The goal is to promote safer and improved streets, healthier habits by encouraging physical activity, and environment conservation by reducing traffic congestion and pollution.
MORPC is promoting and coordinating such efforts around the region. Participating agencies include schools, health departments, service departments, police agencies, and parent associations, among others. The goal is to bring communities together, to build partnerships among different agencies, and to work towards a safer and more livable region.
2011 Participants
2010 Participants
2009 Participants
Helpful Toolkits:
Walk to School Organizing Toolkit
Teacher Toolkit
Walking School Map
Walking Wednesdays
How to Create A Walking School Bus
Helpful Weblinks:
www.nhtsa.gov/staticfiles/nti/bicycles/pdf/811260.pdf www.walktoschool.org www.saferoutesinfo.org www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk www.saferoutespartnership.org/media/file/Safety_report_final.pdf www.walkingschoolbus.org www.pedbikeinfo.org www.walkinginfo.org www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped www.usa.safekids.org/rail/educators.html www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/publicationsform.stm www.everymove.ohio.govwww.dot.state.oh.us/saferoutesBrochures:
“The Safest Routes to School” – A Guide for Parents
“Getting Children to School Safely: Parents are the Key”
Safety Tips:
• Walk with friends. Don’t walk alone.
• Stay on the sidewalk or path.
• Always cross the street at a crosswalk.
• Never get in a stranger’s car.
• Have a safety plan with neighbors.
For more information please contact Amanda McEldowney at 614-233-4112 or amceldowney@morpc.org.
