The following is a catalogue of online resources you can use to start a Walk to School program, conduct a walking/bicycling safety assessment or learn more about funding Safe Routes to Schools programs.
Education/ Encouragement
General Education
National Center for Safe Routes to School: Education Guide
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/education/index.cfm
National Center for Safe Routes to School: Encouragement Guide
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/encouragement/index.cfm
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/
America Walks
Safe Kids USA
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Safe Routes to School
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/Safe-Routes-2002/toc.html
International Walk to School in the USA
California Walk to School Headquarters
http://www.cawalktoschool.com/
California Department of Public Health: Safe Routes
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/injviosaf/Pages/SafeRoutestoSchool.aspx
Marin County Bicycle Coalition: Safe Routes to School Resource List
http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/resources.shtml
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
http://www.walkinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=229
Pick up and Drop off Solutions
Regional Contacts for Education/Encouragement
City of Sacramento Captain Jerry Traffic Safety Program
John “Bucky” Perez
captainjerry@cityofsacramento.org (916) 808-7607
(“Bikeman” can be included in the presentation if requested)
North Natomas Transportation Management Association
Mellissa Meng: School Programs Manager
mellissa@nntma.org (916) 419-9955
50 Corridor Transportation Management Association:
Smart Routes to School: http://www.smartroutestoschool.com/
Rebecca Garrison: Executive Director
Rebecca@50corridor.com (916) 852-7409
Safe Kids Greater Sacramento
Sonja Atkins: Safe Kids Coordinator
sonja.atkins@chw.edu (916) 864-5684
Engineering
National Center for Safe Routes to School: Engineering Guide
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/engineering/index.cfm
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center: Engineering Guide
http://www.walkinginfo.org/engineering/
Sacramento County Department of Transportation
Ron Vicari: Principal Civil Engineer
vicarir@saccounty.net (916) 874-5164
City of Sacramento Department of Transportation
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/engineering/fundingalternate.html
Ed Cox: Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator
eCox@cityofsacramento.org (916)808-8434
Local Government Commission
http://www.lgc.org/issues/communitydesign/schools.html
Scott Clark: Director of Healthy Community Programs
sclark@lgc.org (916) 448-1198 x320
Engineering Treatments and Strategies
Enforcement
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center: Enforcement Guide
http://www.walkinginfo.org/enforcement/
National Center for Safe Routes to School: Enforcement Guide
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/enforcement/index.cfm
Contact local school principal for the local enforcement contact near you
Evaluation
National Center for Safe Routes to School: Evaluation Guide
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/evaluation/index.cfm
Funding/Grant Application Resources
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center: Funding Guide
http://www.walkinginfo.org/funding/
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Monica Hernandez: Community Outreach Specialist
mhernandez@sacog.org (916) 340-6237
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/saferoutes/saferoutes.htm
Dawn Foster: Safe Routes to School Coordinator
dawn_foster@dot.ca.gov (916) 653-6920