Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs engage community members, school staff and administrators, transportation and public health professionals and others to improve the health and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and roll to school.

SRTS programs examine conditions around schools and conduct projects and activities that work to improve safety and accessibility, and reduce traffic and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. As a result, these programs help make walking and rolling to school safer and more appealing transportation choices, thus encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age.

To learn more about Safe Routes to School and strategies for turning your Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day events into long-term efforts to promote safe walking and bicycling every day, visit saferoutesinfo.org.