Comment:
Survey of school site selection, design, and transportation issues: intended to identify and review the optimal practices in school site selection and design for the purposes of creating community-based schools that are accessible to student who walk or bike to school or take public transportation.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

This report provides information to aid school and local officials, engineers, architects, planners, and developers in creating walkable, community-based schools. A major emphasis is on the design of new schools for maximum walkability, traffic safety, and efficiency. This report also addresses these issues for the improvement or redevelopment of existing school sites.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation, Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Schools
• Safe Routes to School
• Planning
• Design

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

School Site Planning, Design and Transportation