Safe Routes to School
September 1, 2011 | Report
This report examines the many benefits and cost-savings Safe Routes to School programs offer.
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Texas Childhood Obesity Prevention Policy Evaluation (T-COPPE)
September 1, 2011 | Report/Evaluation
This brief provides select preliminary research results, preliminary analyses, and policy implications for the implementation of the national Safe Routes to School program in Texas.
Safe Routes to School State Network Project
November 10, 2009 | Issue Brief
Building momentum and policy change through the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Active Commuting to School and Association with Physical Activity and Adiposity Among US Youth
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A study exploring the association between active commuting and weight, including whether moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) mediates the association between them, found that active commuting to school is associated with greater MVPA and lower adiposity in American youth.
Walking and Biking to School, Physical Activity and Health Outcomes
May 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
This brief summarizes research on active transport to school, physical activity levels and health outcomes.
Urbana, Ill., School Makes it Possible for Children to Walk and Bike to School
November 22, 2011 | Story
Walking or biking to and from school is a great way to ensure daily physical activity for children and to help prevent obesity.
Influence of the Social Environment on Children's School Travel
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Parents are more likely to allow their young adolescents to walk to school when they believe other adults monitor and intervene in the behavior of children in the neighborhood. This may suggest how federal monies should be spent to encourage children's active transport to school.
Safe Routes to School 2009 Policy Report
March 1, 2009 | Report
The report explores the challenges and opportunities raised during the implementation of the federal Safe Routes to School program.
Safe Routes to School State Network Project
March 1, 2009 | Report
Building momentum and policy change by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
Chapel Hill Mother Helps Create Active Routes to School
February 22, 2010 | Story
"I saw a lot of excitement in the kids who were part of Walking Wednesdays," said Diana Straughan. "Often, their parents were with them and it created a fellowship."