Students in 184 schools across Minnesota participated in Walk to School Day this year. Governor Walz signed a proclamation for Walk to School Day and hundreds of photos and stories were shared on our social media for the annual photo contest. Learn more about current and future grant opportunities to support your Safe Routes efforts.
Let’s go big this year and celebrate the 27thh annual Walk to School Day! These events are not only fun for kids, but serve as important opportunities to encourage physical activity and promote safety in neighborhoods and near schools. On your mark, get set, register! We’ll send you banners and posters to advertise your event, …
Walk and Bike Safety Education for K-8 Students Thanks to a new state law, all public-school students in Minnesota must receive instruction in safe walking and bicycling skills at the beginning of the school year. This new requirement went into effect on Aug. 1. MnDOT has frequently asked questions, educational materials, and more to help schools …
More than 160 schools had students rolling to school on May 3 More than 160 Minnesota schools participated in Bike to School Day on May 3! This national event encourages bicycling (or walking) to school. Students gain the health and academic benefits of a little bit of exercise before school while having fun riding bicycles with their friends. And …
Learn, network, and gain hands-on experience on June 6 It’s been a while since we have gathered in person, and we’ve learned a lot about making walking and biking easier, safer, and more convenient during the pandemic years. Hopping on bikes and going for walks became a bigger priority for families to keep busy while …
Pump up your bike tires – national Bike to School day is May 3! Bike to School Day events connect with many issues that families care about, like the health and safety of children. Your school’s event can be large or small and still make an impact. These events are an easy way for students …
As the name implies, Safe Routes to School Boost grants are intended to help boost Safe Routes to School efforts! These grants allow MnDOT to support communities with existing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plans, or other comprehensive SRTS approaches, in advancing non-infrastructure strategies for schools. The strategies should support making it safe, easy and …
Kids listen to intruction on how to ride a bike. Every kid should learn to ride a bike – Walk! Bike! Fun! CurriculumThink back to your earliest memories of being active. They probably include learning to ride a bike or going for a bike ride. Unfortunately, not every kid has the opportunity to learn to …
Get outside and be safe: Winter Walk to School Day is Feb. 1 Minnesota Safe Routes to School’s sixth-annual Winter Walk to School Day is Feb. 1. It’s a celebration of walking, biking and playing in the coldest and snowiest days of winter. The idea is simple: go for a walk for at least 15 …
When the weather outside is frightful in Minnesota, we put on our hats, gloves and jackets, and get ready to have some fun. Minnesota Safe Routes to School’s sixth-annual Winter Walk to School Day is Feb. 1. It’s a celebration of walking, biking and playing in the coldest and snowiest days of winter. The idea is simple: …
Start the new school year with a healthy new habit! International Walk to School Day takes place each October to encourage kids to walk to school--join us!
Join the club and be a biker! National Bike to School Day takes place each May to encourage kids to bike to school--will you join us?
Living in MN doesn't have to mean staying indoors all winter! Winter Walk to School Day takes place each February to encourage kids to walk to school in all seasons!