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The safe routes to school program in California: an update
Claudia Chaufan1, Jarmin Yeh, Patrick Fox
1Institute for Health & Aging, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA.
American Journal of Public Health
|April 21, 2012
Summary
Childhood obesity is rising, but Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs aim to increase active commuting. This study evaluates an SRTS program in California and suggests improvements for data collection.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Health
- Urban Planning
Background:
- Childhood obesity rates are increasing globally.
- Active commuting, such as walking or biking to school, can mitigate this trend.
- Safe Routes to School (SRTS) initiatives address barriers to active commuting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the initial phase of a Safe Routes to School program in California.
- To identify effective strategies for promoting active transportation among children.
- To propose enhancements for data collection in future SRTS program evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Summarizing the evaluation of the first phase of an ongoing SRTS program.
- Analyzing data from implemented SRTS projects.
- Reviewing existing data collection methods.
Main Results:
- The evaluation of the first phase of the California SRTS program is underway.
- Initial findings indicate the program's potential to increase active commuting.
- Opportunities for improving data collection were identified.
Conclusions:
- Safe Routes to School programs are a vital component in combating childhood obesity.
- Continued evaluation and enhanced data collection are crucial for program success.
- Optimizing data collection will strengthen the evidence base for SRTS interventions.
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