Biking with Kids

A short presentation of how Jane Healy developed a Safe Routes to School program, that in turn led to a year round kids' bike club

Transcript

1. BIKING WITH KIDS by Jane Healy Thursday, August 2, 12
2. HOW DID THIS START OUT? Thursday, August 2, 12
3. HOW DID THIS START OUT? Safe Routes to School-- A national program to get kids walking and biking more. Thursday, August 2, 12
4. HOW DID THIS START OUT? Safe Routes to School-- A national program to get kids walking and biking more. In 1969, half of all children in the U.S. walked or biked to school. Today, over half of all children arrive at school in private automobiles while only 15% get to school by their own power. Thursday, August 2, 12
5. WHY SRTS? Thursday, August 2, 12
6. WHY SRTS? Reduces car traffic and congestion Thursday, August 2, 12
7. WHY SRTS? Reduces car traffic and congestion • Improves air quality Thursday, August 2, 12
8. WHY SRTS? Reduces car traffic and congestion • Improves air quality • Increases pedestrian and bicyclist safety Thursday, August 2, 12
9. WHY SRTS? Reduces car traffic and congestion • Improves air quality • Increases pedestrian and bicyclist safety • Encourages healthy lifestyles by building physical activity into a child’s everyday life Thursday, August 2, 12
10. THE DATA... Thursday, August 2, 12
11. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% Thursday, August 2, 12
12. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% Thursday, August 2, 12
13. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% Thursday, August 2, 12
14. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20% Thursday, August 2, 12
15. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% Thursday, August 2, 12
16. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2010 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% Thursday, August 2, 12
17. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. 2000 Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 2000, 2010 (*BMI ≥30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 2010 1990 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% Thursday, August 2, 12
18. GETTING KIDS OUT AND ACTIVE IS A MORAL IMPERATIVE Thursday, August 2, 12
19. OUR SRTS PROGRAM STARTED WITH THIS... PAUL REVERE CAMPUS “WALKING SCHOOL BUS” Thursday, August 2, 12
20. RIDING TO SCHOOL: THE “BIKE TRAIN” THE WALKING SCHOOL BUS BECAME... Thursday, August 2, 12
21. RIDING TO SCHOOL: THE “BIKE TRAIN” WHICH IN TURN EXPANDED TO BECOME... THE WALKING SCHOOL BUS BECAME... Thursday, August 2, 12
22. LOTS OF BIKES AND LOTS OF BIKE RIDERS! Thursday, August 2, 12
23. BIKE DAY: DISTRICT 130 AN ANNUAL EVENT Thursday, August 2, 12
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28. MORE THAN A BIKE DAY... SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CAN: Thursday, August 2, 12
29. MORE THAN A BIKE DAY... SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CAN: Change school policy to encourage kids to walk and bike to school. Thursday, August 2, 12
30. MORE THAN A BIKE DAY... SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CAN: Change school policy to encourage kids to walk and bike to school. Add bike racks... funded through Student Councils, Principal’s Discretionary Funds, District dollars and Grants. Thursday, August 2, 12
31. MORE THAN A BIKE DAY... SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CAN: Change school policy to encourage kids to walk and bike to school. Add bike racks... funded through Student Councils, Principal’s Discretionary Funds, District dollars and Grants. Offer free helmets and lending lock “libraries”. Thursday, August 2, 12
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33. One Rack... Thursday, August 2, 12
34. One Rack... Thursday, August 2, 12
35. One Rack... Becomes Two Thursday, August 2, 12
36. One Rack... Becomes Two Thursday, August 2, 12
37. One Rack... Paul Revere Intermediate School Becomes Two Thursday, August 2, 12
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39. TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
40. TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
41. Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
42. Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
43. Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
44. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
45. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
46. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
47. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School TWO RACKS Thursday, August 2, 12
48. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School TWO RACKS BECOME MORE Thursday, August 2, 12
49. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School TWO RACKS BECOME MORE Thursday, August 2, 12
50. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School TWO RACKS BECOME MORE Thursday, August 2, 12
51. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School Eisenhower High School TWO RACKS BECOME MORE Thursday, August 2, 12
52. Paul Revere Primary Paul Revere Intermediate Veterans Memorial Middle School Eisenhower High School TWO RACKS BECOME MORE As children age up to new schools, pressure from students and parents gets new bike racks installed! Thursday, August 2, 12
53. BUILDING A BIKE CULTURE Thursday, August 2, 12
54. BUILDING A BIKE CULTURE BLUE ISLAND BECOMES A BIKING AND WALKING CITY Thursday, August 2, 12
55. THE MORE PEOPLE ON THE STREET... The safer it is for ALL road users! Thursday, August 2, 12
56. CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
57. Increases pedestrians as well as bikers CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
58. Increases pedestrians as well as bikers Encourages everyone to get more active CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
59. Increases pedestrians as well as bikers Encourages everyone to get more active Reduces pollution CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
60. Increases pedestrians as well as bikers Encourages everyone to get more active Reduces pollution Reduces crime CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
61. Increases pedestrians as well as bikers Encourages everyone to get more active Reduces pollution Reduces crime Encourages neighborliness CREATING A BIKE CULTURE At Memorial Park in Blue Island for a softball game Thursday, August 2, 12
62. FRIDAY NIGHT BIKE CLUB Thursday, August 2, 12
63. FRIDAY NIGHT BIKE CLUB HOW DID THIS HAPPEN????? Thursday, August 2, 12
64. FRIDAY NIGHT BIKE CLUB HOW DID THIS HAPPEN????? Because I was being swarmed by kids! Thursday, August 2, 12
65. SETTING LIMITS Thursday, August 2, 12
66. SETTING LIMITS Know how much time you’re willing to spend. Thursday, August 2, 12
67. SETTING LIMITS Know how much time you’re willing to spend. Know your budget; subsidize with grants, donations, charity. Thursday, August 2, 12
68. SETTING LIMITS Know how much time you’re willing to spend. Know your budget; subsidize with grants, donations, charity. Recruit adult volunteers; train future ride leaders for sustainability. Thursday, August 2, 12
69. GETTING BUY IN Thursday, August 2, 12
70. GETTING BUY IN Children WANT to do it... Thursday, August 2, 12
71. GETTING BUY IN Children WANT to do it... Sparking parental interest Thursday, August 2, 12
72. GETTING BUY IN Children WANT to do it... Sparking parental interest Park district and school support Thursday, August 2, 12
73. GETTING BUY IN Children WANT to do it... Sparking parental interest Park district and school support Adult advocates Thursday, August 2, 12
74. ALLOW FOR EXPLORATION Mud turtles along the Old Plank Road Along the banks of the Little Calumet River Along the banks of the Cal-Sag Channel Thursday, August 2, 12
75. MAKE IT INTERESTING Metra/Rock Island Bridge in Blue Island Banded Tussock Moth in Whistler Woods Thursday, August 2, 12
76. History BUILDING LESSONS INTO THE RIDES... Nature Notice how quiet they are. Can you see the white tail deer? The kids did! Thursday, August 2, 12
77. History BUILDING LESSONS INTO THE RIDES... Nature Notice how quiet they are. Can you see the white tail deer? The kids did! Thursday, August 2, 12
78. RIDE SAFETY Signaling a left turn Proper road etiquette Thursday, August 2, 12
79. RIDE SAFETY Signaling a left turn Proper road etiquette Thursday, August 2, 12
80. RIDING IN ALL SEASONS Thursday, August 2, 12
81. Community Events Blue Island Bike to Work Week Ride Kaboom Playground Opening Day Veterans Day Parade Thursday, August 2, 12
82. Community Events Blue Island Bike to Work Week Ride Kaboom Playground Opening Day Veterans Day Parade Thursday, August 2, 12
83. Pool Rides: Memorial Park Pool in Blue Island Festival of Lights Parade: Blue Island Thursday, August 2, 12
84. Pool Rides: Memorial Park Pool in Blue Island Festival of Lights Parade: Blue Island Above all... Thursday, August 2, 12
85. MAKE IT FUN! Pool Rides: Memorial Park Pool in Blue Island Festival of Lights Parade: Blue Island Above all... Thursday, August 2, 12
86. Chatham Bridge in Blue Island Riding in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood of Chicago Thursday, August 2, 12
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88. Major Taylor Trail Cal-Sag Canal: Division Street Bridge Mt. Greenwood Park Thursday, August 2, 12
89. Major Taylor Trail Thursday, August 2, 12
90. The End Major Taylor Trail Thursday, August 2, 12
91. QUESTIONS? Thursday, August 2, 12
92. QUESTIONS? Contact information: Thursday, August 2, 12
93. QUESTIONS? Jane Healy repto@aol.com 708.308.8662 Contact information: Thursday, August 2, 12