Safe Routes to School Rep Needed for Burr
I am reaching out to you in hopes of of finding a Safe Routes to School Task Force representative from Burr. SRTS is working to increase the number of students walking and biking to school for their health (active transportation) + reduce congestion and improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicles arriving at school. We work as a group with NPS and the city on any number of issues such as fixing safety issues, supporting crossing guards, resolving snow clearing problems, conducting bike and pedestrian safety training, etc. Working together we are able to achieve more than individual schools.
We currently have representatives for 18 of the 21 Newton schools. Underwood, Burr and Bigelow are the 3 schools not represented.
The first SRTS meeting of the year is this Friday September 14th 9:30 am - 10:30 am at the Waban Library Center 1608 Beacon St. This would be a good time for someone to learn more about the program. I am also happy to touch base with anyone wanting more information.
For a quick introduction to SRTS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeUOFSrAkA
For those wanting to learn more about SRTS in Massachusetts:
https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/saferoutestoschool/Home.aspx
Alicia Bowman
SRTS coordinator for Newton North High School & SRTS Co-Chair
617-257-8270
We currently have representatives for 18 of the 21 Newton schools. Underwood, Burr and Bigelow are the 3 schools not represented.
The first SRTS meeting of the year is this Friday September 14th 9:30 am - 10:30 am at the Waban Library Center 1608 Beacon St. This would be a good time for someone to learn more about the program. I am also happy to touch base with anyone wanting more information.
For a quick introduction to SRTS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOeUOFSrAkA
For those wanting to learn more about SRTS in Massachusetts:
https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/saferoutestoschool/Home.aspx
Alicia Bowman
SRTS coordinator for Newton North High School & SRTS Co-Chair
617-257-8270