Safe Routes to School
Few transportation issues are more important to us than the safety of our children and youth as they travel in and around their communities. At Toole Design, we’ve expanded our Safe Routes to School (SRTS) practice to address all aspects of youth travel. Every project presents an opportunity to consider the differing needs of youth and improve safety for all road users.
We approach SRTS through the lens of Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach to traffic safety. Toole Design has over 20 years of unrivaled experience in every aspect of youth travel and SRTS, including planning, design and engineering, program and curriculum development, and program evaluation.
We have developed countless infrastructure plans and project designs focused on youth travel and have conducted systemic safety analysis of youth pedestrian crashes to inform Vision Zero efforts. We have developed federal and state SRTS resources and strategic plans, staffed and implemented state and local SRTS programs, and created and delivered safety education and training.
Practice Lead:
Diane Lambert, Safe Routes to School Practice Lead
Featured Projects
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Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program
Alameda County, CA
The Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program is one of the largest in the nation. Each year, the…
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Austin Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan and Engineering
Austin, TX
Since 2017, Toole Design has partnered with the City of Austin Public Works Department to create safer active transportation options…
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San Pablo Safe Routes to School Master Plan
San Pablo, CA
San Pablo, CA is making significant strides in improving access to comfortable and connected active transportation infrastructure. In 2020, the…
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Safe Routes Philly Child Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Education
Philadelphia, PA
As part of its Vision Zero Action Plan 2025, the City of Philadelphia has put a special emphasis on preventing…
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Vision Zero for Youth Demonstration Project
Philadelphia, PA
Starting in 2019, Toole Design partnered with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) to support the City of Philadelphia’s…
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Arlington Public Schools
Arlington, VA
Arlington Public Schools wanted to increase bicycling, walking, and carpooling by school families and staff throughout the community. In response,…
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