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Miami, FL
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UM WalkSafe Program hosted its 20th Anniversary Walk to School Day event at Ben Sheppard Elementary School. TPO Deputy Director of Administration, Zainab Salim, provided an inspirational message promoting safe & active walking practices.
ALT Collage of 13 photos from National Walk to School Day at Ben Sheppard Elementary School, hosted by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s WalkSafe program. The images show students holding signs and certificates, walking together outdoors, and participating in safety-themed activities. Teachers, staff, and community partners, including Miami-Dade T.P.O. staff, law enforcement and a sports mascot, join the celebration. The school entrance is decorated with balloons, banners, and a rainbow appears over the building, highlighting the festive atmosphere promoting safe and active travel to school.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
The #HotzSpotPodcast is back!
Youth active mobility is the focus this month as Dr. Hotz interviews Kori Johnson of @SafeRoutesNow, the US national non-profit - in its 20th year - supporting children walking + biking in their neighborhoods. #SRTS
kidzneurosciencecenter.com/h…
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
ICYMI: If you are in Miami's #CoconutGrove, this is a must-read!
The results of our community surveys and pop-up events are now published in this 42-page report - and interactive map - for safer streets in the Center and West Grove.
Check it out at: ibikesafe.org/downloads/popu…
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
This year, the @iWalkSafe Program reached over 73,000 children and adults across Miami-Dade.
Congrats to our poster contest winners:
Sariyah Mortimore (@fcmk8)
Jasmine Quilteravila (@westviewk8)
Sophia Echenique (@HialeahElem)
#YourBestChoiceMDCPS
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Miami-Dade TPO staff participated in UHealth’s Walk, Bike & Roll to School Bike Lane Painting Party at Coconut Grove Elementary School to emphasize the importance of providing safe, active transportation options for children while honoring the legacy of Ruby Bridges.#MiamiDadeTPO
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Miami-Dade TPO joined efforts with UM’s WalkSafe/BikeSafe Program and Miami-Dade County DTPW’s Vision Zero initiative to host a "bike bus" on Matilda Street for "Bike to School" Day at Coconut Grove Elementary, promoting safe, active transportation for children. #MiamiDadeTPO
ALT Collage of 9 pictures of Miami-Dade TPO staff with the University of Miami’s WalkSafe/BikeSafe Program and Miami-Dade County DTPW’s Vision Zero staff riding bikes with students and parents along a designated route in Coconut Grove.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Sadly, 40 years of broken promises by many (not the funders of our grant, but others) also meant that in the year 2024, there are still kids forced to walk on a dirt path to school.
On @RubyBridges Walk to School Day, no less.
Unacceptable.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
The utterly superfluous (there's no connecting lane to it) dedicated right turn lane was also closed off, thus providing a PROPER setback from the sidewalk for families from 37th Ave. traffic.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Meanwhile, at @FrancesTuckerES, our sister program, @iWalkSafe, was busy working with @KERR_MPD's team to calm traffic.
This school has more #walktoschool participants, and closing down Williams Ave eliminated the right turn on red dangers at the school's present crosswalk.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
The writing is on the wall in bright red fluorescent neon:
Protected bike lanes linking neighborhood streets with schools reduce auto congestion: coconutgrovespotlight.com/20…
Plus, bikes get kids excited to go to school AND facilitates their health. #BikeGrove2024
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
#WeekWithoutDriving on my way to Florida City for “Walk to School” Day at West Homestead K-8 Center with @iBikeSafe
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
The @univmiami's @SylvesterCancer is leading a "case study...to obtain important information about how toxins released in the environment from an EV vehicle fire impact firefighters and the larger community."
news.med.miami.edu/electric-…
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Our team sends massive congratulations to Dr. Jayne Greenberg, chosen as one of the five recipients of the 2024 @FitnessGov Lifetime Impact Award from @HHSGov.
We wish Dr. Greenberg well as she celebrates this momentous achievement in our nation’s capital.
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Miami's drivers are getting CAUGHT.
@MDCPS school bus cameras reveal the severity of Miami's aggressive driving problem, catching 11,500 violations in 2 wks.
That's ~1,150 Miami drivers PER DAY violating the law at the expense of children's safety.
wsvn.com/news/local/miami-da…
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
This event is free and open to the public, though registration is required. RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/hammock-pla…
#TheUnderline #HondaUSAFoundation #TeamHondaCares (5/5)
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
🚲 With the Honda USA Foundation’s support, we’re empowering our communities through education and resources to reduce accidents and save lives. Join us in making Miami safer for everyone—one ride, walk, and roll at a time! (4/5)
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
🚨 Miami-Dade County is one of the most dangerous areas in the U.S. for pedestrians and cyclists, but we're taking action!
The Underline is proud to announce a $100,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to create a safer Miami for pedestrians and cyclists. (1/5)
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
Check out the @theunderlinemia and @iWalkSafe upcoming Bike Rodeo, happening next weekend. This is a great opportunity to check out the new Hammock Playground Plaza and a family-friendly event!
UHealth WalkSafe retweeted
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Miami-Dade County residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of expanding the County’s rapid mass transit system. The CITT applauds this decision and is committed to bring to fruition the expansion of rapid transit corridors in #OurCounty.