Oregon Safe Routes to School 2019 Training

The training will cover the elements of Safe Routes to School (Engineering Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity) with a special focus on Education and Encouragement. By the end of the Safe Routes to School training, participants will:

• Have an overview understanding of statewide Safe Routes to School in Oregon.
• Understand the elements of Safe Routes to School (Engineering Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity)
• Be introduced to the Safe Routes to School Curriculum focusing on both the in-class and on-street lessons.
•  Understand evaluation techniques including Parent Surveys and Teacher Tallies.
• Learn and demonstrate bicycle safety expertise, navigating safely and legally with traffic.
• Understand the function of a school or district Action Plan and begin planning for next steps within the schools.
• Have the knowledge to successfully organize and lead Bike Trains and Walking School Buses.
• Understand the importance of relationships with local police department and outreach opportunities.
• Have considered challenges and solutions to implementing elements of Safe Routes to School, with particular emphasis on Education and Encouragement activities.

Travel scholarships of $200 are available to those traveling more than 90 miles to the meeting. Contact Kim Curley to apply. Find or supply a ride to Redmond!

Register here.
For more information on the training, contact Brian Potwin.