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Safe Routes to School
 Action Plan Participant:  Fall River Public Schools

Fall River Public Schools, in partnership with statewide experts, are developing a Safe Routes to School program that will eventually involve all public schools. Schools will conduct surveys to determine the best ways to encourage students to walk or bike to school safely. Parents, teachers and administrators will work to develop programs that fit each school's particular circumstances.

 
Priority Area: 

Recreation and Fitness

  
Priority Sub-Area:   

To reduce the incidence of obesity among youth and adults

Goal:

Create and support a sustainable Safe-Routes-to-School system to support walking on the part of 80% of elementary, middle and high school students in public and private schools

Method(s):

Plans are currently in development in several schools
Timeline:          

Projects will come on line as schools elect to participate
Indicators:       

Safe routes established
Progress:

How citizens can  get involved:

Attend meetings scheduled by the schools           
Contact Information:

Contacts School Wellness Coordinator Marcia Picard.