The following one-day workshops will provide a clear blueprint for how to create a Safe Routes program in your community. Some of the topics that will be covered in these hands-on programs include the long-term health implications of physical inactivity created by the built environment, 'The 5 Es" -- encouragement and education approaches, enforcement and engineering approaches, evaluation requirements -- and information about the new federal Safe Routes to Schools grant program. As part of these workshops you will participate in a walkabout at a local elementary school, so bring comfortable walking shoes, a hat, a water bottle, and wear sunscreen.

All ADOT-sponsored SRTS training is free and open to the public. Participants at any of the following sessions will be able to claim three points on their Cycle 3 SRTS grant application. To register for a training session, you must RSVP to the appropriate contacts below:

Mesa
Date: April 3, 2008
Location: Hale Elementary School
1425 North 23rd Street
Mesa, AZ 85213-4099

In order to reserve your place you must RSVP by Monday, March 31 at 5:00p to:
Jean.destories@cityofmesa.org or call (480) 644-3398.

Tucson
Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 8:00a - 5:00p
Location: Canyon View Elementary School
5725 N Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750

In order to reserve your place you must RSVP by Monday, April 8 at 5:00p to:
Susan.Vos@dot.pima.gov or call (520) 243-BIKE. Space is limited to 40 attendees.

Yuma
Date: April 16, 2008
Location: Yuma Elementary School District #1
District Administrative Office
450 West 6th Street
Yuma, AZ 85364

To register, e-mail Geoff Dewhurst at gdewhurst@yumaed.org by Monday, April 14 at 5:00p.

Webinar - 'How to Create A Walking School Bus or Bike Train'
Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 9:00-10:30a

To participate in the webinar, call this phone number between 8:45 and 9:00a: (888) 455-9641.
When prompted, enter this Passcord: 44876. Also at this time you will need to log onto the video portion
of the presentation at: http://fhwa.acrobat.com/walkingschoolbus/

Lakeside
Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 8:30a - 4:30p
Location: Pinetop-Lakeside Senior Citizens Center
1594 Johnson Drive
Lakeside, AZ 85929

RSVP by Monday, April 25 at 5:00p to:
mfrench-jones@ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us or call (928) 368-8696 x239. Space is limited to 50 attendees.

Western Arizona -- TBA

For more information on any of the above, contact Brian Fellows at 602.712.8010.