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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