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International Walk to School Day 2012 LiveWell Wheat Ridge and Partners Conference Call September 12, 2012 12:00 – 12:45PM
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International Walk to School Day 2012. LiveWell Wheat Ridge and Partners Conference Call . September 12, 2012 12:00 – 12:45PM
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International Walk to School Day 2012
LiveWell Wheat Ridge and Partners Conference Call
September 12, 2012
12:00 – 12:45PM
Presentation Overview
1. What is LiveWell Wheat Ridge?
2. Children and Physical Activity
3. Suggestions on Implementing a Successful Walk to School Day in 2012
4. Colorado Safe Routes to School Grant Program
5. Resources
Tracy Langworthy – Prospect Valley Parent and Wheat Ridge City Council Member
Emily O’Winter – Jeffco Public School District Healthy Schools Coordinator
Lieutenant Wade Hammond, Wheat Ridge Police Department
Ted Heyd, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Planning Consultant
Molly Hanson, LiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator
Conference Call Contributors
Who is LiveWell Wheat Ridge?
LiveWell Wheat Ridge (LWWR) is one of approximately 25 Colorado communities funded by LiveWell Colorado working to reduce childhood and adult obesity.
LiveWell Wheat Ridge is a partnership of community stakeholders to create an environment and culture which supports healthy eating and active living (HEAL) to reduce and prevent adult and childhood obesity.
We accomplish this through supporting Wheat Ridge programs, policies and changes to the physical environment and community infrastructure.
Creating Safe Environments For Students to Walk or Bike to School Can Increase
Their Daily Physical Activity
Source: NHTS – National Household Travel Survey - Federal Highway Administration
60% Driven
27% Bused
1% Biked
12% Walked
How Are Kids Currently Getting to School?
Physical Layout of Community
Time andFamily Schedules Safety
Potential Barriers to Walking and Bicyclingto School
Information take from CDC presentation Walking and Bicycling to School: Community Presentation
Why is walking to school important?What are the benefits?
Information take from CDC presentation Walking and Bicycling to School: Community Presentation
Walk to School DayGetting Started
Week of October 3, 2012
Identify a steering team
Get school administrative buy-in
• Think about seniors as a partner in the event
Issues to Consider When Planning Your Walk to School Day
Choose safe routes; determine where groups will cross the street
Determine where groups will meet; consider a staging area; assign at least 5 adults to each staging area
Place safety volunteers along the routes
Consider placing signs along the routes
Walking to SchoolWhat Children Should Know
•Walk with an adult until you are age 10•Walk on the sidewalk•Walk facing traffic when on the street•Look left, right, left•Walk, do not run•Dress in bright colors•Stick to your planned route
Walking to SchoolWhat Guardians Should Know
• When walking, consider age, traffic, facilities and distance
• Practice with your child• Walk in groups• Teach safe behaviors• Remind your child to look both ways• Stress the dangers of driveways, parking lots, and
intersections
Walk to School Day Market your event
– School community– Neighborhoods– Local businesses
Invite your local elected officials to your event
Consider providing breakfast and/or incentives to increase participation
Go to http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/bikeped/safe-routes/walk-to-school to register your event, download a free WTSD toolkit and order free promotional items
Celebrate your success
Measuring Impact and Participation of Your WTSD Event
• Participant Cards
• Satisfaction Surveys
• Etc.
Walk to School Day Make this more than a one-day event
– Walking School Bus– Walking Wednesdays– Etc.
Source: Google Images
Walking School Bus and Other Creative Applications to Make Walking to School Fun
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid743373756001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAn7ySPsk~,QnjTJwkB81reoc2rX5gxQPlNvI6Qi6bF&bclid=0&bctid=754343594001
Source: Google Images
How to Keep the Momentum and Build UponWalk To School Events ……
Source: Google Images
Colorado Safe Routes to School Program Create Healthier Communities
Many stakeholders
Multiple benefits
Common agenda
Highly adaptable
Sustainable
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/pdf/kidswalk.pdf
Kids Walk-to-School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School:
Brochure from CDC:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/pdf/kidswalk_brochure.pdf
Supplemental InformationDenver Public School "Getting to School Safely" DVD (In English and Spanish)
http://riskmanagement.dpsk12.org/traffic_safety_dvd
http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/guide/walking_school_bus/resources_wsb.cfm
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk/resources.htm#guide
Additional Resources
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/294/17/2160
Questions?
Thank you!
For more information or questions please contact:
Tracy Langworthy [email protected]
Emily O’Winter [email protected]
Lieutenant Wade Hammond [email protected]
Ted Heyd [email protected]
Molly Hanson [email protected]
