Are there any existing SRTS programs in Georgia?
GDOTs Safe Routes to School Demonstration Project: The Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, under contract with GDOT, is conducting a Safe Routes to School program in four metro Atlanta schools. This is a four-year pilot program which will produce a final report on the effectiveness of SRTS programs, as well as a statewide how to guide on developing SRTS programs at the local school or school district level. For more information, visit www.atlantabike.org or www.dot.state.ga.us/srts. KidsWalk: Through funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission, PEDS, a non-profit organization, is working in eight schools in the metro Atlanta region to encourage kids to walk to school and to improve pedestrian safety in the vicinity of the schools. For more information, visit http://www.peds.org/kidswalk.shtml. Athens Safe Routes to School Program: The non-profit organization Bike Athens is working with the Athens-Clarke County government on a SRTS program at Barrow Elementary, with hopes to expand their program
