working paper

Evaluation of the California Safe Routes to School Legislation: Urban Form Changes and Children's Active Transportation to School

Publication Date

August 31, 2006

Areas of Expertise

Safety, Public Health, & Mobility Justice

Abstract

Walking or bicycling to school could contribute to children’s daily physical activity, but physical environment changes are often needed to improve the safety and convenience of walking and cycling routes. The California Safe Routes to School (SR2S) legislation provided competitive funds for construction projects such as sidewalks, traffic lights, pedestrian crossing improvements, and bicycle paths.