Distracted driving is 100x worse than thought, and it's all around US schools.
Our kids are in danger, but you can help.
The recent spike in school zone road fatalities is not surprising: most US schools scored a C or below in road safety, and distracted driving is on the rise. But you can do something about it.
Check your school's safety grade, and apply for #FundMyStreets to help make it better.
Local problems need local solutions. We're here to empower you.
HERE'S HOW TO APPLY
1. Find your local school's road safety grade HERE
The more dangerous it is, the more you can make a difference
2. Sign up to get an entry form
You'll get a full application form with tips on how to make your entry shine
3. Send us your full proposal
Your best idea to improve your community's safety, sent by 11/26/18 11:59 pm PST.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 12/10/18 11:59 pm PST.
4. Finalists make a video
We'll notify finalists. Tweet and promote a video of your plan by 1/6/19 11:59 pm PST.
Tag @zendrive and #FundMyStreets
5. Share the video
Every retweet supports your submission! Get your PTA and other neighborhood groups to spread the word.
We’ll announce the winner in January 2019!
APPLICATION TIPS
Define the Problem
Look up the driving danger near your local schools, or find other local stats.
Outline the Solution
Get ideas for street safety projects, or pick some tactics from this guide.
Get Specific
Tell us where the money goes, on what timeline, and how you'd measure success.
SELECTION PROCESS
Our panel of expert judges from road safety nonprofits will pick the finalists with the best plans, considering community impact and how well it can be executed. Of these, they'll select the best video, contacting the finalists for more information and taking video retweets into account.
The winner will receive $50,000 to put their road safety plan into action!
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