WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS MnDOT Safe Routes to School Training Webinar April 10, 2013.
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Transcript of WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTS MnDOT Safe Routes to School Training Webinar April 10, 2013.
WALK AND BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY EVENTSMnDOT Safe Routes to School Training Webinar
April 10, 2013
Webinar Overview
• Defining the event
• Advance planning
• Communications
• Incentives
• Evaluation
• Day-of logistics
• Wrap-up actions
• Resources and next steps
What are WBTSD events?
Set Goals
Photo Credit: Barbara Filet
• Goals
• Resources
• Timeframe• Level of
support/interest
• Infrastructure
• Frequency
Consider the Scale
Consider the Scale
Less Coordination More Coordination
Regular/ongoing One time/high profile
One parent Many volunteers
No media Press, speeches, VIPS
Established habit Large, singular effort
Define the Event
• Get buy in
• Decide on the format
• Set the date
• Decide on an incentive structure
• Decide on volunteer roles
• Establish any modifications
Photo Credit: Barbara Filet
Plan the Event
• Get it on the calendar
• Draft day-of schedule/map
• Recruit volunteers
• Approach partners
• Decide on festive elements
Plan the Event
To consider:• Law enforcement
involvement
• Liability
• Translation
Communicate
• School administration
• Parents
• Students
• Volunteers
• Neighbors/community
• Media
• VIPs
Promote the Event
• Messages
• Materials
• Production
Prepare Incentives
Set up an Evaluation Plan
Do it!
• Set-up
• Supplies & equipment
• Volunteer roles & management
• Greeting/handing out incentives
• Counts
Do it!
Optional:• Photos/video• Media• VIPs• Bike parking
Photo Credit: Barbara Filet
Wrap up
• Reporting
• School announcement or celebration
• Press releases
• Thank your volunteers, partners, sponsors
Photo Credit: Barbara Filet
Sample TimelineINCEPTION SEVERAL MONTHS
TO GO 1 MONTH TO GO 2 WEEKS TO GO 1 WEEK TO GO DAY OF EVENT FOLLOWING WEEK
Set Goals
Consider the Scale
Define the Event
Advance Planning
Communicate About the Event
Prepare Incentives
Promote the Event
Final Prep WBTSD!
Wrap Up
Resources• www.WalkBiketoSchool.org • http://fireupyourfeet.org/
Local resources:• MnDOT SRTS website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/saferoutes/ • MN SRTS Network: monthly conference calls • Local Fire Up Your Feet Contact: [email protected]
Example programs: • Marin County: http://www.saferoutestoschools.org/toolkit.html• Alameda County: http://www.alamedacountysr2s.org • Kingsley School: http://www.kingsleycharter.org/walking-wednesdays.html• Lyndale School:
http://bikewalkmove.org/2011/all-aboard-the-lyndale-walking-school-bus
Next Steps
• Share this webinar• Discuss with your team• Decide: this year vs. next year
• THIS YEAR:• Hit the ground running• Be realistic!
• NEXT YEAR:• Talk to administration /partners now• Set a date, if possible• Define now• Begin the serious planning in August
Thank you!
Lisa Austin | [email protected]
Jessica Roberts | [email protected]
Dana Dickman| [email protected]
