The 6 E’s

• EQUITY – We strive to distribute resources and educational opportunities equitably across the district and incorporate equity into each of the other E’s listed below.

• EDUCATION – Pedestrian Safety Education for second graders and Bicycle Safety Education for fifth graders are offered in classrooms.

• ENCOURAGEMENT – Bike + Walk to School Day and May is Bike Month activities are available to students; resources for transportation options such as carpooling, Walking School Buses, Park and Stride, and Bike Trains are available for interested parties.

• ENGAGEMENT – Creating opportunities for engagement and input into Safe Routes programming and initiatives by listening to students, families, teachers, and school leaders and working with existing community organizations. Ideas or proposals for programs are welcome.

• ENGINEERING – Improvements to the built environment are studied and coordination with local jurisdictions happen for things such as; traffic signals, traffic calming, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, bicycle parking and signage when funds are available.

• EVALUATION – Classroom tallies and parent surveys are used to determine needs and program effectiveness.