Fwd: Today is International walk to school day

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Don Kirchenberg
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Sent: 10/6/2010 2:03:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time
Subj: Today is International walk to school day

 

Today 10/6 is International walk to school day http://www.walktoschool-usa.org/ and there is a lot to do to make that walk a safe one. Get more information at our website: www.saferoadways.net Please pass along this information and see the opportunities below FYI.

 

#2 Last minute reminder:

You can still register for either of the two free, half-day workshops on "How to Apply" for Safe Routes to School funds in Illinois (information below). Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funds help communities put infrastructure and programs in place to facilitate walking and cycling to school. SRTS projects and programs are typically funded without local matching funds required.

The Illinois SRTS program has just issued a call for projects, and school travel plans (required for SRTS funding) and project applications are due by November 12 and December 15, 2010, respectively.

The workshops will be conducted by Megan Holt Swanson (IDOT SRTS Coordinator) and will start with a one-hour mini-workshop on the "5 Es" of Safe Routes to School (engineering, encouragement, education, enforcement, and evaluation). Following the "5 Es" presentation, Megan will go through (1) step-by-step instructions for the development of the school travel plans (required for SRTS funding), (2) step-by-step instructions for the application for funding, (3) best practices, and (4) next steps for potential applicants. The workshop will end with a Q-and-A session. IDOT District 1 staff will also be on hand to answer questions with Ms. Holt Swanson.

If you are interested in applying for Safe Routes to School funding, please attend. Here are the workshop times, dates, and locations:

• October 7, 2010 from 12:45 to 4:30 at the Bolingbrook Town Center, 375 W Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, Illinois

• October 8, 2010, from 8:45 to 12:30 p.m. at CMAP, 233 S Wacker Drive, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois

The workshops are free, but registration is required. To register today, visit http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/SafeRoutesRegistration.aspx.

Hope to see you there!

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#3 Also, please join CMAP and our friends and partners for the official launch of the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan!

This very special event will mark the beginning of the all-important implementation phase of the GO TO 2040 plan and will take place 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at the Harris Theater's Rooftop Terrace in Millennium Park. Earlier that day, the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee will vote on adoption of the plan. This event will be to thank and inspire all who have participated in GO TO 2040to date and who will now help CMAP to lead its implementation.

Please RSVP via the web or by phone 312-676-7459.

For more information on the plan, visit the GO TO 2040 website

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Safe Roadways is an all volunteer group promoting safe roadways for all users including pedestrians and bicycle riders.

Get more info here www.saferoadways.net