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.
1,000+ Walk to School Day Events Now Registered
October 6 is just weeks away. Visit www.walktoschool.org to see who's walking and to register your school's October event.
National Center Now On Facebook
If you "like" safe routes to school, check out www.facebook.com/saferoutesinfo for news, discussion topics and other SRTS-related tidbits.
New: Summer 2010 SRTS Program Tracking Brief
New Resource: Involving Children with Disabilities in SRTS
Save the Date: The next CAN webinar titled Looking Both Ways: Helping Parents and Educators Support Safe Walking and Bicycling will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT.
Featured Pages
Safe Routes Matters Newsletter
How does SRTS relate to livability? Read the National Center's Q&A With Joe Toole, Associate Administrator for the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Safety.
The Dallas Morning News connects SRTS to first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign.
- Learn about SRTS and health risks.
- Learn about SRTS as part of the solution.
- Learn about Walk to School Day and physical activity.
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.
SRTS in the News
Officials encouraging students to walk, bike to school this year
mlive.com, MI
08/30/2010
Oberlin gets $500K for safer walk to school
The Chronicle-Telegram
08/28/2010
Portage County CAN introduces Safe Routes to School
go Stevens Point News, WI
08/27/2010
