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Operations Committee MeetingSeptember 19, 2013

Daina Lujan, CoordinatorSafe Routes to School

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Agenda

Activity Time Purpose

Introductions 5 Minutes To meet one another

International Walk to School Day

15 Minutes To highlight key preparation details and creative ideas

Evaluation 5 Minutes To review evaluation tools

Storm Water Pollution Prevention

35 Minutes To highlight ways to engage students in environmental pursuits

Safe Routes Service Provider Presentations

20 Minutes To increase awareness of vendor offerings

Wrap Up 5 Minutes To share additional resources

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International Walk to School Day (IWTSD) Basics

October 9, 2013 Walk Event

•Approval•Routes•Volunteers•Advertise•Welcome Children as They Arrive•Travel Countshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k9mq0-r-9nruszr5AAqjxKPDtsji-cwXN3iQk9p8Ddc/viewform

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IWTSD Fun Ideas

•Fire Up Your Feet

•Local Celebrity Crossing Guards

•Local Television

•City Resolutions and Proclamations

•Music, Chalk Art, Student Art

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IWTSD Resources

•Incentives

•Mode Chart Materials

•Posters

•Local Celebrities

•Electronic Templates at https://app.box.com/s/qa12oapndlgzcg8ce6yr

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Evaluation

Fall Evaluation

•Parent Surveys•Classroom Tallies

Event Data Collection

• International Walk to School Day• Monthly/Weekly Events

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Flows to Bay

Tim Swillinger of Storm Water Pollution Prevention of San Mateo County

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Safe Routes Approved Providers

David Parisi, Parisi Transportation Consulting

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Safe Routes Approved Providers

Winston Parsons, Peninsula Y Bike

YBike San Mateo

YBike History!• 2003: Rides & repairs for

members• 2004: 3 lunch-time bike clubs

at middle schools• ‘05 & ’06: Mechanic

workshops at 2 middle schools, Earn-A-Bike, Bike Festivals, formal evaluation developed

• ’07 & ‘08: Expansion, helmet give-aways

• 2009: summer bike camps, 2,500 students at nearly 30 schools served

• ‘09-’12: P.E. departments buying fleets of bikes, sharing bike club responsibilities with other programs

• 2013: New branches: Peninsula, Marin

After-School

Safety

Sustainability

Nutrition

Youth Development

Adventures & Discovery!

P.E.

4th Grade Bike Safety

Events

Staff

Thanks!

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Safe Routes Approved Providers

Ernesto Lizaola, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition

Safe Routes to School: A community approach

About SVBC• In existence since the 1970s.

• Mission of “Promoting the bicycle for everyday use in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.”

• Advocacy: working with city and county governments to improve conditions for bike riding.

• Programs: Promote bike culture through activities, events, and education.

About SVBC

Helps employers create an environment that welcomes and encourages bike commuting.

Our most visible event got over 30,000 people to bike to work in 2013.

Our ongoing efforts to promote responsible roadway behavior has now developed into Vision Zero: Silicon Valley.

Getting youth on bikes

SVBC Bicycle Exchange

Getting youth biking and walking

Safe Routes to School• Programs and events in: Los Altos, Santa Clara, San José, Belmont, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Redwood City

• Over 6,000 students received SR2S instruction in the last year

• In-class and outside education

• Family fun days

• Bike and walk to school days, encouragement

• SR2S program management

• Community outreach

School/District/Community Events

Upcoming: Free Family Biking Workshops

• 5-10 Family Biking Workshops to SMCOE schools

• Encourage bicycling as a family activity for recreation, transportation, and fun

• Street, trails, paths

• Bikes on public transit

• On-bike instruction, bike repair

Thank you.

Contact: Ernesto Lizaolaernesto@bikesiliconvalley.org

408-287-7259BikeSiliconValley.org

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Safe Routes Approved Providers

Pat Hines, Safe Moves

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Safe Routes Approved Providers

Tim Hurley, Wheel Kids

AN ADVENTURE ANDEXPLORATION DESTINATIONFOR KIDSThrough bicycling we promote self confidence leadership fitness environmental stewardship personal awareness

PROGRAMS Summer Camps Riding Lessons Family Rides Special Events Bicycle Academy

BICYCLE ACADEMYSkills & Knowledge emphasis Bike handling & control Awareness & responsiveness Predictability Etiquette Preparation Rules of the road

BIKE HANDLING &CONTROL Starting, stopping, braking Balance Straight trajectory Control at various speeds Scanning Signaling

Skillful riders tend to be safe riders

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM After school – 8 week program Weekend event – 1 day Elementary and Middle School All skill levels Kids/schools provide bikes

& helmets

BACKGROUND Founded in 2010 Over 1,000 kids served League Cycling Instructors (LCI) Staff with child development,

teaching, coaching experience

QUESTIONS?

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Meeting Feedback

What information was most useful to you?

What topics would you like to know more about?

Would you be interested in sharing highlights of your Safe Routes Program? If so, please leave your name and contact information.

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IWTSD Resources

Before you go…

Please pick up your erasers and mode chart materials outside

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Daina Lujandlujan@smcoe.org

650-802-5306Marilyn Canadas

mcanadas@smcoe.org650-802-5338

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