Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Safe routes to schools/walking school bus program
Research citation
Evidence strength
Related outcome: Academic proficiency scores increase
“Walking School Buses.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=549. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Pedestrian and cyclist safety increases
“What Works - Safe Routes to Schools.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=225. Accessed 3 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
“What Works - Safe Routes to Schools.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=225. Accessed 3 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
“Walking School Buses.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=549. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Sense of community (social connectedness) increases
“Walking School Buses.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=549. Accessed 2 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Vehicle miles traveled decreases
“What Works - Safe Routes to Schools.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=225. Accessed 3 July 2018. View
Strong
Related outcome: Vehicle miles traveled decreases
“Walking School Buses.” What Works for Health: Policies and Programs to Improve Wisconsin’s Health, http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=21&t2=12&t3=79&id=549. Accessed 2 July 2018. View