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From 2005 to 2012, Safe Routes to School initiatives were funded through a standalone federal Safe Routes to school program. This program provided more than $1 billion in funding in all states to support infrastructure improvements and programming to make it safer for children to walk and bicycle to and from school. In June 2012, Congress…
If Safe Routes to School is new to your community, it’s easy to get started! Planning an Event Some people start small by jumping in with an event. You can get a principal or teacher on board and try hosting a Walk to School Day event or organizing a few families into a regular walking school bus. Other…
Here are some quick facts and statistics on Safe Routes to School. Find more information in our our publications and our library of resources. Helpful Statistics on Safe Routes to School Health and Obesity Children today are simply not getting enough physical activity, contributing to growing rates of obesity and obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes.…
Introduction What is Safe Routes to Parks? Safe Routes to Parks is a movement to make great parks safer and easier for people to access by walking, bicycling, and taking public transportation, especially in low-income communities and communities of color, where less investment has gone into the routes to and the facilities in parks. An…
How obesity, physical activity, and Safe Routes to School initiatives affect learning, academic achievement, and attendance There is a growing body of evidence showing a positive relationship between physical activity and measures of academic achievement, including grade point average (Kontomaa et al, 2013), rate of learning (Hillman et al., 2009), and classroom behavior (Davis…
How safety from traffic and crime/violence can influence participation in active transportation Research reports safety as a commonly identified barrier to walking or bicycling to school. The literature on bicycle and pedestrian safety suggests that as safety increases, so does participation in active travel. Aside from distance to school, safety is most connected to the…
Wishing for more funding for sidewalks, bike lanes, and Safe Routes to School? You’re in luck! Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, there is $180 million in additional funding coming to states through the Transportation Alternatives Program. This week, Congress passed the Water Resources Development…
Wishing for more funding for sidewalks, bike lanes, and Safe Routes to School? You’re in luck! Thanks to Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, there is $180 million in additional funding coming to states through the Transportation Alternatives Program. This week, Congress passed the Water Resources Development…
Louisiana Leads the Way: Supporting Activity-Friendly Rural Communities Millions in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds went unused in rural Louisiana due to local match requirements. To address this, public health partners supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including LA HOP and Safe Routes Partnership, collaborated with state officials to leverage…
Louisiana Leads the Way: Supporting Activity-Friendly Rural Communities Millions in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds went unused in rural Louisiana due to local match requirements. To address this, public health partners supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including LA HOP and Safe Routes Partnership, collaborated with state officials to leverage…
Highlights from the 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference The 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, was a vibrant gathering of over 400 leaders, advocates, and educators united in a mission to make our communities safer and more accessible for all students. Over three days, conference attendees participated…
Highlights from the 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference The 2024 Safe Routes to School National Conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, was a vibrant gathering of over 400 leaders, advocates, and educators united in a mission to make our communities safer and more accessible for all students. Over three days, conference attendees participated…
2026 Safe Routes to School National Conference Location – Letter of Interest The Safe Routes Partnership is very pleased to invite prospective state agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional planning agencies, health and public health organizations, and nonprofits to serve as the local host and presenting sponsor of the 8th Safe Routes to School National Conference,…
2026 Safe Routes to School National Conference Location – Letter of Interest The Safe Routes Partnership is very pleased to invite prospective state agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, regional planning agencies, health and public health organizations, and nonprofits to serve as the local host and presenting sponsor of the 8th Safe Routes to School National Conference,…
Celebrating Nichole Hollis: A Champion for Safer, Equitable Journeys to School The Safe Routes Partnership is proud to announce Nichole Hollis as the recipient of the 2024 Hubsmith Safe Routes Champion Award. Nichole is a transformative leader in Atlanta’s Safe Routes to School Program, dedicated to creating safer, more equitable pathways…
Celebrating Nichole Hollis: A Champion for Safer, Equitable Journeys to School The Safe Routes Partnership is proud to announce Nichole Hollis as the recipient of the 2024 Hubsmith Safe Routes Champion Award. Nichole is a transformative leader in Atlanta’s Safe Routes to School Program, dedicated to creating safer, more equitable pathways…
Growing up in Tucson, parks were the heart of our family gatherings – a spacious spot for my large extended family to come together. I’ll have to admit that keeping track of everyone was a challenge! But it was always safe to call someone prima/primo (cousin) or Tío/Tía (aunt/uncle). I have some wonderful childhood memories…
Growing up in Tucson, parks were the heart of our family gatherings – a spacious spot for my large extended family to come together. I’ll have to admit that keeping track of everyone was a challenge! But it was always safe to call someone prima/primo (cousin) or Tío/Tía (aunt/uncle). I have some wonderful childhood memories…