Monday, NOV 16TH, 10:30 AM - Noon

Panel Discussion: Promoting Active Transportation at School - Successes and Lessons Learned

 Location: NORTH PORTLAND LIBRARY BRANCH (512 N Killingsworth St)

Develop new ideas for successful active transportation at your school and problem-solve approaches to overcoming challenges! 

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 Please join Safe Routes to School on November 16th (Monday) for this engaging panel discussion.  Three parent volunteers will each share their experiences in promoting biking and walking at their schools, followed by a Q&A period.

Panelists and topics:

- Meg Hagan, Laurelhurst K-7 - Creating Laurelhurst's "alternative transportation week" and securing impressive levels of student participation.

- Anne Laufe, Roseway Heights K-8 - Building enthusiasm among students and families, and leading by example.

- Laurie Paulsen, Beach PK-8 - The bike fairy, friendly rivals and dedicated teachers: Ingredients for walking and biking success.

 Coffee, pastries and fruit will be provided.

 In addition to the panel discussion, we will provide you resources for organizing campaigns, we will send you home with promotional incentives for students at your school and we will send the raffle winner home with a "Family Day at the Portland Zoo" package, including TriMet transit tickets. 

 To plan your trip by transit, visit:http://ride.trimet.org/. To plan your trip by bike, visit http://bycycle.org/regions/portlandor, click "Find a Route" tab at the top of the page.

If you are not able to attend this Safe Routes to School event, please consider other upcoming events and trainings listed on this Portland Safe Routes to School calendar of Events.  

 RSVP for this panel discussion to Clay.Veka@trans.ci.portland.or.us or 503-823-4998. When you RSVP, please indicate if you would like childcare, language translation or any other services during the event. The library meeting room is ADA accessible.

To help ensure equal access to City programs, services and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. Call 503-823-4998, TDD 503-823-6868 with such requests or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/index.cfm?c=43193.