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School Siting

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, …

Network calls

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 …

2024 Golden Snow Boot Contest

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 …

2024 Bike to School Day Poster Contest Winners

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 he Poster Contest asks participants to design a poster that shows how they …

Photo Contest – Walk and Bike to School Day

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 …

Grant funding available and Golden Snow Boot Winner

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 …

Your school should be teaching this walk and bike safety curriculum

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 …

Winter Walking Safety tips, events and social media posts

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 …

Winter Walk to School Day is Feb. 1

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: …