Local government support is essential for securing funding, implementing infrastructure projects, and leading enforcement efforts. Governments can also enact policies that encourage walking and biking. Specific examples include: Elected Officials Parks and Recreation Staff Law Enforcement Local Planners Public Health Professionals Public Works Transportation Engineers Resources for Local Government
Law enforcement agencies can work with engineers, teachers, health advocates and parents to improve student safety and encourage more physical activity. Ideally, Minnesota Safe Routes to School programs will involve a wide range of law enforcement officers, from Patrol Operations to School Resource Officers. Everyone can play a role! Law enforcement in Safe Routes to …
Students: Get Involved in SRTS Activities Getting interested and involved in how you and other students at your school get to school is a great way to get involved in an issue that affects your life directly. Getting involved in Safe Routes to School can help you develop leadership skills and become more engaged with …
Research shows that exercise, including walking and biking, helps kids with brain development and long-term health. Of course, Safe Routes to School programs also offer plenty of other benefits to your school and community! The resources on this page will help parents start or get involved in Safe Routes to School programs so that children—and their classmates—can walk …
As the leader of the school, the principal has a packed schedule and many responsibilities. The good news is being involved in SRTS does not need to take a lot of time. Below is a sample list, with several simple ways principals can make an impact: In addition to the suggestions above, many policies and …
Classroom teachers have a daily opportunity to help students, parents, and the larger school community understand the many benefits of walking and biking to school and to help them do so safely. Simply making announcements about Walk/Bike to School Day events that encourage active transportation to school will bring awareness to walking and biking as …
Minnesota Safe Routes to School would not be possible without the support and work of partners across the state. Supporting Partners These are some of our Safe Routes to School partners in Minnesota: Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT has supported SRTS since 2006 and offers grants and statewide programs to communities. Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota …
For Parents, Teachers, and School Staff For Safe Routes to School Partners and Implementers FAQs: Parents What is Safe Routes to School? Safe Routes to School is a federal, state and local effort to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school and to make walking and bicycling to …
Safe Routes to School is more than just a program. It is a comprehensive strategy to instill lifelong habits that support physical activity, health and safe behavior when walking and biking. A comprehensive and effective Safe Routes to School initiative can help create a healthier community for generations to come. Below are a few of …
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 …