After a school completed their surveys, and walking and biking audit, the next step is to start the action planning process. The action planning process is intended to engage community, and this case study on Mill Elementary school in Dearborn shows how they fostered community engagement to create their action plan. As the birthplace of […]
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Motown, one of the affectionate nicknames of Detroit, is the birthplace of soul music, a style of music that has a flair of pop influence. It’s a city with soul in more than just its music. Its people have it too. They have a sense of positivity, pride and strength in the face of outside
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Detroit, the “Motor City”, is known for the innovation of the automobile which is ingrained into mainstream culture. This, and much of Detroit’s history, means different things to different people with wide variations based on where residents live and how they move through the city. The appreciation of Detroit’s transportation history is especially true for
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Highland Township is a suburb of Metro Detroit with a distinctive rural character which the community has worked to preserve. This rural setting, and the community consensus to preserve it, presented its own set of strengths and challenges as Highland Township worked and applied for the SRTS grant in 2015 to incorporate more walking and
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Last month, our staff and a handful of coordinators from across the state headed to Tampa for the 2019 National Safe Routes to School Conference. We shared the significant improvements happening in Detroit and Traverse City and were surrounded by colleagues that shared their progress across the country. Hearing how we collectively make it safe, convenient and
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MDOT developed a grant schedule for the next two years, which will make planning ahead much easier. If you are interested in pursuing major grant funding, we encourage you to: Review the 2020 and 2021 schedule, Take some time to work with your Grant Coordinator on your action plan, After completing your action plan process,
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Thanksgiving is full of traditions for many people- watching the game, breaking the wishbone, or making grandma’s famous dish together. This year, start a new tradition by spending time together outside. Thanksgiving Day Get moving with a walk around the block once the turkey has made its way to the oven. Or, take a leisurely
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A few weeks ago, over 88,000 students from 304 schools across Michigan celebrated Walk to School Day (W2SD). Michiganders are mighty, coming out in record numbers through inclement weather to celebrate the importance of safe places for students who depend on and choose to walk and bike to school. Such a great accomplishment could not take place without dedicated parents, educators, municipal leaders, and students
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Halloween is an exciting holiday for all of us- from picking costumes to getting dressed up to trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Make sure the Halloween events and festivities safe and stress-free with these safety tips. Costume Selection Select costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider wearing reflectors or lights, adding reflective tape or striping to costumes, and using
Pedestrian Safety Shouldn’t be Spooky Read More »
Paperwork filled out… check! School supplies bought and organized… check! Calendar updated with important school dates… check! This time of year, many parents and teachers are working through their own personal checklists to prepare for their students to go back to school. With all that needs to be done, planning to incorporate safe, fun, active
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