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CiTY OF SAN LEANDRO BiCYCLE & PEDESTRiAN MASTER PLAN ~ 149 <br />ENFORCEMENT <br />Reinforces legal and respectful walking, bicycling, and driving behaviors. <br />Partnerships with law enforcement officials improve traffic safety around <br />schools. <br />EVALUATION <br />Analysis can help schools measure their success at encouraging walking, bicy- <br />cling, carpooling, and transit use. <br />EQUITY <br />A focus on equity works to support safe, active, and healthy opportunities <br />for children and adults in low-income communities, communities of color, and <br />beyond. These elements work to ensure that program resources are equitably <br />spread around the County to reach the school communities that need them <br />most. <br />Safe Routes to School <br />Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is a shorthand name for a broad array of programs <br />designed to encourage walking and cycling to school. These programs <br />focus on improving traffic safety around schools and promoting the health <br />benefits of increased walking and biking. At the same time, SR2S programs <br />benefit non-participating motorists and transit users with reductions in traffic <br />congestion around schools. SR2S programs typically involve partnerships <br />among municipalities, school districts, community volunteers, and law <br />enforcement. Safe Routes to School programs encompass a six-pronged <br />strategy known as the “Six E’s:” <br />ENCOURAGEMENT <br />Activities, such as Walk and Roll to School Days, provide incentives and support <br />to help children and their parents try walking or bicycling instead of driving. <br />Schools should also work towards organizing and implementing Walking <br />School Buses and Bicycle Trains to support additional students walking and <br />bicycling to school. <br />EDUCATION <br />Programming, such as the Rock the Block theater show assembly and bike <br />rodeo, teach key messages about pedestrian and bicyclist safety, health, and <br />the joys of active transportation. Classroom activities teach students how to <br />navigate busy streets and make the connection between active transporta- <br />tion, health, and the environment. Education for parents/guardians could also <br />be provided in partnership with district and local non-profits. <br />ENGINEERING <br />Tools such as school site assessments, help identify and address physical <br />barriers. Safe Routes to School efforts can also help advocate for enhanced <br />bicycle and pedestrian facilities near schools and can help coordinate tactical <br />urbanism events that correspond with major events like Walk and Roll to <br />School Day or Bike to School Day. <br />San Leandro High students lining up for some hot chocolate during Cocoa for Carpools. <br />287