The Safe Routes to School Action Plan details key actions that will be taken at each of the Top 50 school locations where there is the greatest need.
The Safe Routes to School Action Plan details key actions that will be taken at each of the Top 50 school locations where there is the greatest need.
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN
Safe Routes to School is a key initiative in implementing Vision Zero. The plan applies a data-driven prioritization methodology to identify the Top 50 Schools with the greatest need for traffic safety improvements in Los Angeles. All of the Top 50 schools are within onequarter mile of the High-Injury Network.
The Safe Routes to School Action Plan details key actions that will be taken at each of the Top 50 school locations, while also looking to scale City- and district-wide by 2025. Below is a summary of key strategies and actions from the Safe Routes to School Action Plan.
Key Strategies and Actions
CREATE SAFE STREETS FOR ALL
• Conduct safety assessments and prepare Safe Routes to School Plans for each of the Top 50 schools and ultimately for every Los Angeles Unified School District school.
• Install near-term safety improvements, such as crosswalk upgrades, wherever feasible.
DEVELOP A CULTURE OF SAFETY
• Develop two targeted campaigns specific to school populations to build awareness.
• Support the Walk to School Day Program and promote " Keep Walking!" activity guides.
ADOPT NEW POLICY AND LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS SAFETY
• Formalize data-exchange agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District.
• Install Safety Zones at all elementary and middle schools.
RESPOND TO RELEVANT DATA
• Complete a youth data analysis memorandum.
• Scope an approach to Citywide Travel Tally data collection.
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