Kids are Commuters Too! Assessing the Mode Shift Potential of Walk to School Programs

This report describes a new spatial framework for assessing district- and school-level walkability; new methods for collecting student commute data; and a formula for estimating the GHG footprint of student auto commutes and the reductions that might be achieved by successful SRTS programs. Collectively, these comprise the outline of a rapid assessment tool that could be used to prioritize, tailor, and measure the effectiveness of SRTS investments.