SRTS Topics

Transportation Programs

Sustainable Transportation Options

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

• Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) at www.sctrafficsafety.org
A community-based coalition focusing on reducing traffic-related injuries and promoting sustainable transportation. The South County Bicycle and Pedestrian Work Group (SCBPWG) of the CTSC serves the Watsonville area of the county. Services include bilingual bike and pedestrian safety education booths and school walkability/bikeability audits.

• Bicycle Safety Education Project offers bicycle helmet inspections, fittings and distribution; and offers middle and high school bicycle safety classroom and community presentations.
Contact: Theresia Rogerson at (831) 454-4317

• Ride n’ Stride Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program offers bilingual bicycle and pedestrian safety classroom presentations and educational booths for preschool and elementary school students.
Contact: Kithy Chavez at (831) 454-4317

Jóvenes SANOS (Healthy Youth) - www.unitedwaysc.org

Jóvenes SANOS is a Watsonville-based leadership and advocacy program for high school-aged youth. The program raises community awareness about childhood obesity and advocates for policies that promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness among youth in Watsonville.
Contact: (831) 465-2210 lyoung@unitedwaysc.org

Project Bike Trip - www.projectbiketrip.org

Bike Shop at School (BSS) is a high school Career Technical Education class administered by the Regional Occupational Program (ROP). This course introduces students to professional bicycle assembly and repair, while providing an overview of career opportunities within the bicycle industry. Curriculum includes: comprehensive bicycle assembly and repair, sales and service, safety laws and health, environmental and economic benefits of cycling, and internship opportunities. Two semester class open to 10th, 11th & 12th grade students.

Bike Club at School (BCS) after-school program introduces middle school students to the many possibilities bikes and cycling offer to enrich their lives. The program offers a fun and engaging survey of the history of the bicycle, bikes in popular culture, bike usage in countries around the world, and the positive impact of bikes on health, community and the environment. Students also learn bicycle safety and receive mechanical training to perform basic bicycle maintenance.
Contact: Julie@projectbiketrip.org or berri@bicycletrip.com

Green Ways to School - www.peoplepowersc.org

Greenways to School advocates for active, sensible transportation for high school and middle school students in Santa Cruz County. Through classroom presentations, group rides and school activities,students make connections between personal transportation choices and climate change, the health of their planet and themselves.
Contact: (831) 425-0665 or greenways@peoplepowersc.org

OTHER LOCAL INFORMATION

Santa Cruz City Transportation Programs

Commute Solutions, a program of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, a regional transportation planning agency. True cost of driving calculator.
http://www.commutesolutions.org/calc.htm

SELECTED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL RESOURCES

National Center for Safe Routes to School - www.saferoutesinfo.org
Includes contacts for state SRTS coordinators, a guide, training opportunities, program tracking and evaluation resources, and information about International Walk to School Day.

Safe Routes to School National Partnership - www.saferoutespartnership.org
This organization is a network of more than 400 groups. Site includes interactive U.S.map that allows users to access SRTS-specific information for all 50 states.

Active Living Resource Center - www.activelivingresources.org/saferoutestoschool.php
Includes a City SRTS program and other resources.

Bikes Belong Coalition - www.bikesbelong.org
The coalition’s site includes photo library with SRTS images and other information about benefits of bicycling.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Kids Walk-to-School site - www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk
Federal Highway Administration (FHW). FHWA is responsible for administering federal SRTS program funds to state DOTs.
http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes

The League of American Bicyclists - www.bikeleague.org/programs/saferoutes
The League’s site includes a 4-minute video on SRTS, bicycling curricula and other resources.

Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) - www.railstotrails.org
RTC’s site includes resources on walking, bicycling, health improvement, decreased oil use and reduced carbon emissions.

Program Contact

Jeanne LePage

Program Specialist, Transportation Group
831-426-5925 ext. 144
Fax: 831.423.3895
Email