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.
"Getting Drivers to Yield: Engineering Measures that Work" Webinar
Register now for the next, free SRTS CAN webinar on Tues., March 30 at 2 p.m. Speakers will discuss engineering tips for SRTS programs.
SRTS in the News
Elementary School Wants Safer Transportation for Students
komu.com, MO
03/16/2010
State Schools Part Of Initiative To Combat Childhood Obesity
courant.com, CT
03/14/2010
Kingston Safe Routes to Schools, Parks panel seeks mapping volunteers
Daily Freeman, NY
03/12/2010
