7.d) Implementation SupportMnDOT SRTS Implementation Support — Technical Assistance
After the completion of the plans, the SRTS consultant team will work with your local SRTS team help to identify a
specific area where your school community needs support moving forward on a program or project. We can
provide targeted assistance for each school or your district as appropriate. We can also connect you to additional
local resources and peer communities that may help in implementation of your plan over time. Early
implementation is another opportunity for cementing partnerships and collaboration around safe routes to school.
Each community has different resources and capacity - we will work with you to determine where technical
assistance will be most beneficial to your SRTS program. To get you thinking about potential options for technical
assistance, some possible implementation support ideas/areas are summarized below:
Walk and Bike to School Maps
Walk and Bike to School Maps to help families choose the bestF
route for walking or bicycling to school. Maps show stop signs,
signals, crosswalks, sidewalks, bikeways, paths/trails, school
entrances, bike parking, and crossing guard locations around a"
school. Maps may also show transit routes and stops, school
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enrollment areas, pick-up/drop-off zones, and important
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destinations, such as community centers and parks. Some less
objective elements to consider include recommended routes,
good walking/biking routes, and hazardous locations.
Walking School Bus Training
Develop a training for parents and school staff to organize a structured
Walking School Bus Program. The training may include identifying the
walking route and meeting locations, a timetable for the walk and a
rotating schedule of trained adults. The training may also include
walking the route without students, to vet the route in advance.
Conceptual Design
Develop a conceptual design for an area identified in the
infrastructure recommendations. This includes a drawing of the
area with potential infrastructure changes, such as crosswalks, curb
extensions, sidewalks, intersection improvements and additional
infrastructure recommendations.
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Printed Materials for Students and Parents
Develop printed materials for students to take home and share with family
members. The printed materials may include brochures, fliers and handouts
that articulate the many benefits of walking and biking to school. Topics
may include health benefits, economic benefits and academic achievement
benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. The printed materials may
be distributed in conjunction with school events, such as walk to school or
bike to school day.
Work Plan for Walk to School Day
Develop a work plan for Walk to School and Bike to School Days. The
work plan may include a timeline for planning the events, budget and
financial needs, identify key volunteers and staff, identify materials
needed and where to acquire needed materials, and a day -of plan for
the events. The Alta Team can also help to develop printed materials
for the events.
Tactical Urbanism Training
The Alta Team can work with your local group to help develop a
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tactical urbanism training, to be attended by students, staff, and/or volunteers. The training would teach your local
team how to develop a tactical urbanism project or installation and identify key pieces to the project, including
where to solicit donations, the permissions and permitting process, how to include law enforcement, and
additional resources.
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