SRTS Funding Workshop

Join the ODOT Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Technical Service Providers to learn about new resources and to prepare for upcoming funding opportunities. Participants will workshop their programs to think through key next steps, roles and responsibilities, and resources...

Elk Meadow students take a bus ride in Bend

This fall community members boarding the city bus in Bend OR were surprised to be greeted with 22 “Hello, good morning’s!” Teacher Heather Korman at Elk Meadow Elementary School took initiative to teach her students how to use public transportation. Using the...

Klamath kids “Meet the Bus”

Commute Options in Klamath Falls has trained over 600 second graders. The “Meet the Bus” program connects students to Basin Transit Service, teaching them how to ride the city bus, how to navigate around their neighborhoods, and the differences between a...

ORSRTS Curriculum and Action Plan Survey

The Oregon Safe Routes to School program is seeking your input. Help us improve the SRTS curriculum and tools, to make your programs more successful. We are asking interested parties to take a short survey, asking questions about your program. use of Action Plans, and...
Walking School Buses get on the road in Crook County

Walking School Buses get on the road in Crook County

A new vehicle is hitting the streets of Prineville, OR. The Walking School Bus is a group of students walking to and from Crooked River Elementary on a planned route two days per week with one or more adult leader.The complete walk takes 20 to 25 minutes. Students who...

Safe Routes Infrastructure grant applications under review

Safe Routes to School has a 12 year history of projects and programs in Oregon.  These range from education and encouragement, to fixing the built environment in school neighborhoods. New to the effort, Oregon is investing in improving crosswalks, sidewalks, bike...