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The Smart Routes to School Program was developed by the 50 Corridor Transportation Management Association (TMA) with support from a steering committee consisting of representatives from jurisdictions along the 50 corridor, local communities, the business and development community, and officials in the areas of transportation, law enforcement, health, and education.

The program provides information, encouragement and resources for individual schools to begin exploring Smart Routes to School. A “Smart Route” is any trip that doesn’t involve one parent driving one kid to school.

Smart routes are:
• Walking
• Biking
• Riding the School Bus or Public Transit
• Carpooling with other students, or School Pool (more)
• or, any combination of the above

It is up to each school to determine its leadership model and level of participation in Smart Routes. Efforts can be volunteer-led, staff-led, PTA-led, or implemented by a community organization. Smart Routes Handbooks are now being distributed to El Dorado County Schools.

Download Brochure (3.7 mb)

The Goal of the Smart Routes to School Program is to engage and support more than 80% of students in their efforts to explore smarter routes to school. The goal will be tracked through a web-based program which will also be a resource for communication, education, and recognition.

The interactive, kid-friendly website is now operational at www.smartroutestoschool.com.

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SCHOOL POOL
School Pool is a program which provides carpool ridematch lists to parents with students attending the same school(s) throughout El Dorado County. School Pool is provided by the EDCTC in cooperation with local school districts.
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EL DORADO COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM) PROGRAM

EDCTC worked closely with the 50 Corridor Transportation Management Agency (www.50corridor.com) to develop a TDM program for the El Dorado County Government Center. The program was funded by an AB2766 Air Quality Grant awarded by El Dorado County Air Quality Management District. A Commuter Guide was developed for employees of the Government Center containing information on ridesharing, vanpooling, bicycling, and walking. A Transportation Assessment Report highlighting some potential improvements that could be made at the Government Center to encourage alternative transportation was also developed. As of August 2006, 199 employees from the Government Center have signed up for the El Dorado County Commuter Club. The commuter club is not exclusive to the Government Center. You can sign up to explore ridesharing throughout the entire County. Visit Commuter Club Registration to register for the commuter club.

Download El Dorado County Government Center Commuter Guide (924 kb)
Download El Dorado County Transportation Assessment Report (1135 kb)

 

 

WALK-TO-SCHOOL DAY
October 7 and 21, 2009

The 2009 event had a record turnout of nearly 500 students throughout El Dorado County enjoying the benefits of walking to school. Children from Sierra and Schnell Schools in Placerville, Northside School in Cool, and Oak Meadow School in El Dorado Hills walked to school during this October.

We would like to thank the sponsors who helped to make this effort a success.

C & H Motor Parts – Wilbur Howe
Boa Vista Orchards
Sierra School Parent Club
Schnell School Parent Club
Northside School Parent Club
Starbucks Coffee
Kinetico Water

Many thanks also to the iWalk Committee who worked diligently over months of planning.