City of Jackson Case Study
By expanding their walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure, the City of Jackson has made it possible for students and residents to use active transportation methods for decades to come.
By expanding their walking, biking, and rolling infrastructure, the City of Jackson has made it possible for students and residents to use active transportation methods for decades to come.
Back to school is a great time for your students to begin new routines. We recommend including tips for students to get to school using active transportation in your return to school plan. In addition to highlighting the importance of daily physical activity, inspiring your students to use active transportation to get to school includes the following benefits: Students show up to school ready to …
Michigan is joining states across the nation on Wednesday, October 4 to promote Walk & Roll to School Day (WR2SD). Every school or community can engage in a wide range of activities, such as recognizing local champions or school groups during the event. WR2SD also offers an opportunity to bring students, parents, and school staff …
The Michigan Association of Planning Planning Transportation Bonanza Conference Committee is seeking proposals for presentations at the annual Transportation Bonanza on February 15, 2024 at Eagle Eye Golf Course in Lansing. Session proposals should demonstrate exemplary examples and clear learning objectives. Proposals are due August 31. The purpose of Transportation Bonanza is to connect professionals …
Michigan’s hands-free law took effect on June 30 which means all vehicle drivers are prohibited to hold or use a cellphone while driving except for emergency calls, cell phone mounts, and connecting a cellphone via Bluetooth dashboards to use a single-touch hands-free program. The hands-free law is meant to prevent distracted driving, which is the …
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We are pleased to announce our regional trainings are back and in person. Regional trainings offer us the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and support Safe Routes to School (SRTS) stakeholders across the state. Who should attend? School principals, superintendents, and school transportation officials, city planners, engineers, road authorities, community champions, grant award recipients, and anyone that wants to dive …
We are hiring a Safe Routes to School Intern who will support the daily operations of Michigan Safe Routes to School at Michigan Fitness Foundation in our office in Old Town Lansing. The person in this paid position will gain experience by assisting with communications, events, grants, surveys, training and outreach, and school-based bike/pedestrian infrastructure …
Save the Date: Gaylord – Thursday, September 14 Detroit – Wednesday, September 20 We are pleased to announce our regional trainings are back and in person. Regional Trainings offer us the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and support Safe Routes to School stakeholders across the state. Regional Trainings cover information about the SRTS program, topical …