SRTS District Policy Workbook
This workbook is designed to help school board members, administrators, families of students, and community members create and implement policies that support active transportation and Safe Routes to School programs
Topic: Policy and Technical Guidance
News
School Siting (Safe Routes to School National Partnership)
School siting background information, resources, and state policy best practices
National Complete Streets Coalition
Introduction to Complete Streets policy
Public Health law Center: School-Zone Speed Limits in Minnesota
Primer and FAQ on school zone speed limits in Minnesota
APBP: Essentials of Bike Parking
one-pager FAQ on counties ability to enact local option sales tax for transportation
Association of Minnesota Counties: Local Option Sales Tax for Transportation
one-pager FAQ on counties ability to enact local option sales tax for transportation
Model Policies Quick Tip Sheet
Examples of model Safe Routes to School policies and best practices for education, evaluation, encouragement, enforcement and engineering
Safe Routes to School National Partnership Local Policy Guide
guidance and case studies of local policies ranging from school siting to arrival and dismissal procedures
Events
October 9, 2024
International Walk to School Day
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!
May 7, 2025
National Bike to School Day
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?
February 5, 2025
Winter Walk to School Day
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!