National Bike and Roll to School Day is May 7! Whether big or small, SRTS day events promote physical health and safety while giving students and families an easy way to try walking, biking, or rolling to school. Parents and caregivers may be surprised at how little time it takes. Register your event to receive stickers, …
Grant Notifications – March 2025 A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted grant applications and innovative projects to help expand and strengthen Safe Routes to School across Minnesota! The MnDOT team is currently reviewing applications, and notifications will be sent out in March. We appreciate your dedication to making active transportation safer and more accessible …
Whether big or small, National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day makes a meaningful difference by promoting the health and safety of students. These events are a fun and simple way for students and families to try walking, biking, or rolling to school—many are surprised by how quick and easy it can be!
Winter Walk to School Day is February 5, 2025. Grants are due January 17. Virtual office hours are shifting to every Tuesday from Noon-1:00 p.m.. Read the full details in the enews!
This law requires all public-school students to receive age-appropriate education related to safe walking and bicycling during the first few weeks of class each year .This law went into effect August 2023 after legislation was passed to have MnDOT administer this traffic safety education. Key points:
Check out our update on the MnSRTS Meetup, back to school resources, and upcoming events.
Have questions or ideas about Safe Routes to School (SRTS)? Join our new office hours for brainstorming, feedback, and success stories. We’re excited to announce our new office hours, designed just for you. Everyone is welcome!
Stay tuned to this newsletter as there are many upcoming grant solicitations for Safe Routes to School this October. Read the full enews here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDOT/bulletins/3a84623 Funding opportunities include:
We are thrilled to introduce Sophie Kalow, the newest member of our Minnesota Safe Routes to School Team! Sophie brings with her knowledge and partnerships from across the state, having served a Safe Routes to School Coordinator metro area and most recently the Active Living lead under SHIP at a local county. Passionate about policy …
Register now for the free one-day Minnesota Safe Routes to School Meetup 2024 training featuring Kori Johnson from the Safe Routes Partnership. Kori will help us learn what’s happening outside of MN, Safe Routes to Parks program, Youth Engagement strategies, and success stories from local partners.
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!