Overview

Getting more students to safely walk and bike to school requires a comprehensive approach, known as the 6 Es of Safe Routes to School: Evaluation, Engagement, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, and Equity. Click on an “E” below to learn more.

Evaluation

Student or parent surveys, traffic crash data

Engagement

Meaningfully engaging with the community to understand barriers and address relevant needs

Equity

Identifying schools with greatest need, making activities and materials accessible to all

Education

Bike Rodeos, Walk! Bike! Fun!, classroom activities

Encouragement

Walk and Bike to School Days, Walking School Bus

Engineering

Improvements to streets, trails and sidewalks to improve walking and biking conditions