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 …
While schools primary function is to provide students a quality education, schools are the hubs of communities. Schools are public facilities and are most beneficial when they are located in the ‘heart’ of the community to support connection and community needs. Schools can support communities for outdoor recreation, entertainment, emergency shelters during disasters, voting hubs, …
The Minnesota SRTS Network call is a monthly knowledge-sharing opportunity for communities working on Safe Routes to School. On behalf of MnDOT’s MnSRTS Program we partner with Move Minnesota to facilitate a monthly Network call, typically held on the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. If you aren’t already on the email list …
Each Winter Walk to School Day Minnesota Safe Routes to School asks participating schools to submit stories and photos of their Winter Walk to School Day event to compete for the Golden Snow Boot Award. Submit your event by sending photos and stories to [email protected] before Feb. 16. 2023 Golden Snow Boot Contest \Smiles and laughter warmed …
Pedaling a bicycle can create some of childhood’s happiest memories. This year for Bike to School Day on May 8th, Minnesota Safe Routes to School is holding our sixth annual Bike to School Day Poster Contest. Sponsored by the Minnesota Safe Routes to School and Bicycle Alliance of MN the Poster Contest asks participants to design a poster that …
2023 Winning Photo – New Ulm Public Schools “Our Walk to School Day events consisted of three walking school bus locations across town where parents could drop off their kids, or they could meet to walk to the various school locations. We had kids from four different schools participating, and numerous adult volunteers. Each meeting …
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 …