Making it Better
with Safe Routes to School
Lisa Bender, MN Department of Transportation
Jill Chamberlain, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Minnesota
Objectives:
SRTS Handbook
Creating Action Plans or Getting Past the no’s
Role of Public Health
Questions
SAFE
ROUTES
TO
SCHOOL
Most children walking or biking on most days.
• Develop from the
experience of schools and
communities
• Provides reference points
but is not all inclusive
• Covers the basics
SRTS Plan
1. Assemble a Team
2. Assess the Situation
3. Determine your goals
4. Develop comprehensive Plan (5 E’s)
5. EVALUATION
Remember to have fun!!
Case Study – Dakota County
Case Study – Goodview, MN
Role of Public Health
> Foster partnership
> Understand needs and opportunities
> All are welcome with a “Hotdish”
> “The long and winding road”
> “Play the ball where the monkey throws it”
Foster Partnership
Understand Needs & Opportunities
?
The Long and Winding Road
“Play the Ball Where the Monkey
Throws It”
Questions:
> Lisa Bender, SRTS Coordinator
elizabeth.bender@state,mn.us 651-366-4195
> Jill Chamberlain, MN SRTS Network Organizer
[email protected] 651662-2192