Bike to School Day promotion and events can be large or small and still make an impact to promote the physical health and safety of children. These events are an easy way for students and families to try walking, bicycling, and rolling to school. Parents/caregivers might be surprised at just how little time it takes!
Celebrate winter with a fun event – we’ve got resources to help 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 seventh-annual Winter Walk to School Day is Feb. 7. It’s a celebration of walking, biking and playing …
Help us spread the joy with children across Minnesota by learning how to ride a bike for fun or transportation in their school curriculum. We are accepting applications for our Spring Walk! Bike! Fun! Educator Training Host Site until Jan. 15, 2024. The training is free and sub-pay can be provided to reduce barriers for …
Let’s thank all of our students, parents and staff who are supporting Student Safety Patrol efforts to help students safely cross streets on their walking and biking commutes to/from school. The Minnesota Timberwolves have generously offered free tickets for student patrollers at upcoming games AND the opportunity to go on the court and try throwing …
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 …
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!