Safe Routes to School programs enable community leaders, schools and parents across the United States to improve safety and encourage more children, including children with disabilities, to safely walk and bicycle to school. In the process, programs are working to reduce traffic congestion and improve health and the environment, making communities more livable for everyone. Learn more.
NEW: National Center director connects SRTS to first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign in The Dallas Morning News (March 5, 2010).
- Learn about the Let's Move initiative, "America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids."
- Learn about SRTS and health risks.
- Learn about SRTS as part of the solution.
- Learn about Walk to School Day and physical activity.
Featured Pages
Every Step Counts Marketing Materials Now Available
New marketing materials focus on the benefits of walking and bicycling to school and what motivates parents to consider making that choice.
Fall 2010 Mini-grant Application
Now acepting applications for up to 35 mini-grants of $1,000 each to support the goal of SRTS programs.
Safe Routes to School Travel Data: A Look at Baseline Results
New report summarizes school travel data collected from local SRTS programs across the U.S.
"Connecting Safe Routes to School and Health" Webinar On-Demand
February SRTS CAN webinar is now available on-demand.
SRTS in the News
Safe Routes to School Mini-grants
Education Week, PA
03/06/2010
You have to demand more to get it
Miami Herald
03/06/2010
"Walking school bus" all about safety
Cincinnati.com
03/05/2010
