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NDOT Safe Routes to School Program

Fairpointe helped design Nashville's safety-centered Safe Routes to School program to support safer walking, biking, and rolling for students across Davidson County.

Client
Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Duration
October 2023 - July 2024
Fairpointe and partner staff gather beside a Walk to School Day sign at Trinity Community Commons.

Project story

Students, school staff, community leaders, and transportation officials participated throughout program development. Fairpointe also researched successful Safe Routes to School programs nationwide and adapted proven strategies to Nashville's context and Vision Zero commitments.

The resulting toolkit is organized around Engineering, Evaluation, Encouragement, Education, and Enforcement, with student safety and consistent implementation integrated throughout. It provides guidance for infrastructure improvements, engagement, education, and coordinated delivery across schools and neighborhoods.

Outcome

A community-informed Safe Routes to School program and practical Five Es toolkit centered on student safety and practical implementation.

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