Evaluation Plan

Evaluation Plan

Evaluation planning is very important to a successful SRTS initiative and should be considered from the very beginning of the planning process. Questions for the community to consider could include: how do we define success for our efforts and how can we measure or document our progress? Evaluation will likely include a combination of quantitative information, such as counts of how many children are walking and bicycling, and more qualitative information, such as success stories from families who have chosen to walk and bicycle more.

Objective 1. Review list of suggestions below and work on these projects or similar Evaluation projects.  Implement this list of recommended activities o Complete tally forms for grades K-8 (min) each year (Short-term) o Complete parent survey forms for grades K-8 annually (Short-term) o Annually review and make updates as necessary to the Safe Routes to School plan (Long/Short-term) o Continue to regularly meet as a Safe Routes to School team (Short-term)  At least quarterly  Alternatively, a group such as the Wellness Committee or other community group could be tasked with this

 These tasks are important in the evaluation of Safe Routes to School, consider adding them to the evaluation of Safe Routes to School as time allows o Have community members conduct walk audits (Short-term) o Conduct bike/pedestrian counts (Short-term)  Can be done anywhere, by school or trails, etc.  Refer to Mn/DOT for instructions and counting form  Key informant interviews with community members and business owners to find out what they are interested in (Short-term) o Work with PartnerSHIP 4 Health (Short-term)  To help complete tallies and surveys o To accomplish other objectives as identified