The following one-day workshops will provide a clear blueprint for how to create a Safe Routes program in your community. Some of the topics that will be covered in these hands-on programs include the long-term health implications of physical inactivity created by the built environment, 'The 5 Es" -- encouragement and education approaches, enforcement and engineering approaches, evaluation requirements -- and information about the new federal Safe Routes to Schools grant program. As part of these workshops you will participate in a walkabout at a local elementary school, so bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, a water bottle, and wear sunscreen.

All ADOT-sponsored SRTS training is free and open to the public. Participants at any of the following sessions will be able to claim three points on their Cycle 2 SRTS grant application.

Flagstaff

Event 'A'
"Skills for Local Safe Routes to School Program Development"
Cost:  FREE
Date:  Thursday, October 2, 2008
Time:  9:00a - 4:00p
Location: Ponderosa Room, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Event 'B'
"How To Conduct A Neighborhood Walkabout"
Cost:  FREE
Date:  Friday, October 3, 2008
Time:  8:30a - 11:30p
Location:  TBA

Both events are being held in conjunction with the City of Flagstaff's Pedestrian Awareness Week and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Children's Health Summit.

To register send e-mail messages to:

If you're from the Flagstaff area: mince@ci.flagstaff.az.us
If you're outside of Flagstaff: bfellows@azdot.gov

Avondale
Date: October 22, 2008
Time: 8:30a - 4:00p
Location: Quentin Elementary School Library, 11050 W. Whyman Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323

In order to reserve your place you must RSVP by Wednesday, October 15 at 5:00p to:
bfellows@azdot.gov. Space is limited to 35 attendees.


For more information on any of the above, contact Brian Fellows at 602.712.8010.