Encouragement Encouragement is closely tied to education strategies, but is more focused on getting people to try walking and bicycling to school and celebrating and rewarding people for their efforts. Objective 1. Review the suggestions below and complete as time/funding allows.
Host a community bicycle ride (Short-term) SRTS logo contest (Short-term) o Have all the students design a logo and then pick a winner and have t-shirts printed with this logo Punch card program for kids who walk or bike to school (Short-term) o Class by class competitions; kids can walk at lunch time, but also at special opportunities (e.g. walk to school day). Drawings for big prizes Start a bike rental program (Short-term) o Might be something a local business would take on during the summer Host a walk-a-thon (Short-term) o Use new sidewalks and trails Prizes for most bikes in the bike racks (Short-term) o Attach them to the bikes once kids are inside o Maybe just for the first month of school or specified period of time Host a bike/walk contest or challenge (Short-term) o Challenge kids from a rival school district Have a remote drop-off day one day a month (for all students) (Short-term) o Increase frequency with time Host a family shopping night once a month where businesses stay open late (Shortterm) o Have local bands and celebrate your new walkable downtown o Could have a different theme each month Bring your furry family (dogs) (businesses provide water dishes and treats) o Classic Car night- come shop the local businesses and check out really cool classic cars
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