BROWARD SCHOOLS - HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT How can we help - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

BROWARD SCHOOLS - HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT How can we help you build?

GOAL AND CONTENT ▪ Designed (and redesigned) neighborhoods that allow for children of all ages to walk and bike safely to and from school ▪ Statutes and guidance ▪ Resources ▪ Grants ▪ Future

STATUTES ▪ 2 Mile Walk Zone ▪ FSS 1006.23 (3) (a) ▪ Parents take? ▪ Your thoughts?

STATUTES ▪ Hazardous Walking ▪ Definition? ▪ What is the real purpose of this rule? ▪ How does it identified, assessed, added, removed?

HAZARDOUS WALKING

BOUNDARY CHANGES

CROSSING GUARDS ▪ Who is responsible for crossing guards? ▪ When are they required? ▪ Where should they be placed?

BEST CASE SCENARIOS ▪ Short trips to and from school via foot or bike ▪ Avoiding major roadways ▪ Access points in and out of neighborhoods ▪ Setbacks or dividers from sidewalks ▪ Shade. This is South Florida after all.

IDENTIFICATION ▪ Local Law Enforcement ▪ Accident Reporting ▪ Sidewalk Survey

WALK ROUTES ▪ We can assess the school walk zone and provide guidance on safe walk routes ▪ Hazard Assessment of potential routes with scores ▪ Length ▪ Shade ▪ Animals ▪ Water ▪ Conflict points

COMPLETE STREETS INITIATIVE

GRANTS ▪ Safe Routes To Schools

HOW CAN WE GET BETTER ▪ Communicate ▪ FDOT Traffic Safety Meeting ▪ Crossing Guard Meetings ▪ Hazardous Walking Meetings ▪ Planning ▪ Environmental Health and Safety

THANKS Phil Gnacinski (954) 614-3719 Phillip.Gnacinski@browardschools.com