by emily | Jan 5, 2018 | News
Safe Routes to School Rulemaking Advisory Committee Making walking and biking to school safe and convenient During the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers approved a $5.3 billion Transportation Package which will fund millions of dollars for schools to improve miles...
by emily | Dec 27, 2017 | News
Let’s Ride the Bus Videos and education help kids learn to ride the public bus. In 2017, Oregon SRTS and Commute Options distributed several videos to help kids safely ride the school bus and public transit to and from their schools. Not only do these videos feature...
by emily | Nov 15, 2017 | News
Large numbers of Oregon students could use active school travel to walk, bike, use a wheelchair or skateboard or other self-propelled way to get to and from school. They live in the “walk zone” –– the area within a mile of school. They typically do not have bus...
by emily | Oct 25, 2017 | News
Mark your calendars for June 2018 for our next Oregon Safe Routes to School Conference. Every other year, Oregon Safe Routes to School hosts a conference to gather and get inspiration, tools and resources for developing programs around the state. We’re seeking a...
by emily | Aug 8, 2017 | News
Providing safe and convenient bike parking for schools Providing a safe and protected place for students and teachers to park their bicycles during the school day is important when encouraging bicycling through Safe Routes to School programs. Over the years, schools...
by emily | Aug 8, 2017 | News
Unique challenges and best practices in rural Oregon (Note: This blog post is adapted from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership’s “Rural Communities – Making Safe Routes Work.”) Safe Routes to School in Rural Communities Oregon can help by improving...
