SRTS Topics

Transportation Programs

Links and Partners

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency - www.santacruzhealth.org

Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) at www.sctrafficsafety.org is a community-based coalition focusing on reducing traffic-related injuries and promoting alternative transportation. Sister agency, Watsonville Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force (WBPTF) focuses on South County. Services include bilingual bike and pedestrian safety education booths.
Contact: Theresia Rogersonat (831) 454-4312.

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

Bicycle Safety Education Project offers bicycle safety services including bicycle helmet inspections, fittings and distribution, and middle and high school bicycle safety classroom presentations and community presentations.
Contact: Theresia Rogerson at (831) 454-4312.

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 diabetes and advocates for policies that promote healthy nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness among youth in Watsonville.

Jóvenes SANOS youth work with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District schools to increase availability of affordable, healthy food options and increase opportunities for regular physical activity. Work is also focused in local Watsonville markets to increase the purchase of affordable, healthy foods that are sold near schools and parks. And lastly, youth work with local community agencies to promote and increase opportunities for youth to engage in healthy eating, safe bicycle riding and walking, and physical activity.
Contact: Angela Rocchio at (831) 465-2210.

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, from shop mechanic to sales, marketing, and engineering. Curriculum includes: comprehensive bicycle assembly and repair, sales and service, communication, safety laws and health, environmental and economic benefits of cycling, guest speakers and internship opportunities. Two semester class open to 10th, 11th & 12th grade students.
Contact:Julie Mitchell or Berri Michel at (831) 427-2580 x5.

Bike Club at School (BCS) after-school program introduces middle school students to the many possibilities bikes and cycling offer to enrich their lives. Through a series of lectures, discussion, guest speakers and field trips, Bike Club at School 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 Mitchell or Berri Michel at (831) 427-2580 x5.

People Power at www.peoplepowersc.org

Greenways to School is a program now at Santa Cruz High designed to help students make connections between personal transportation choices and climate change, oil use, and the health of their planet and themselves.
Contact: Carolyn Martin at (831) 425-0665.

OTHER LOCAL INFORMATION

http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pw/ep/warming.html
Santa Cruz City site that explains global warming in plain terms for adults.

http://www.commutesolutions.org/calc.htm
Demonstrates direct and indirect costs of driving. Program of Santa Cruz County Regional Transporation Commission.

SELECTED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) WEB RESOURCES

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.

www.saferoutespartnership.org
SRTS National Partnership, a network of more than 400 organizations; includes interactive U.S.
map that allows users to access SRTS-specific information for all 50 states;

www.activelivingresources.org/saferoutestoschool.php
Includes a City SRTS program and other resources.

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

www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk
CDC’s Kids Walk-to-School program; encourages children to walk to and from school

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes
FHWA is responsible for administering federal SRTS program funds to state DOTs.

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

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
Phone: 831-426-5925 x144
Fax: 831-423-3895
Email