Two Safe Routes to School practitioners were featured in their local news recently and we wanted to take a moment to put the spotlight on them and their amazing work in their communities!

Capital Community Media in Salem Oregon showcased coordinator Beth’s program by saying “Winter is here! With it comes darker mornings and longer nights. There is a program in the Salem-Keizer area that advocates and educates on pedestrian, bike, and public transit safety–especially for children. Program Coordinator Beth Schmidt of Salem-Keizer Safe Routes to School joins us to talk about the work of keeping students safer.” Click this link to watch the interview.

NewsWatch 12 highlights A+ Educators throughout the region and this month they showcased Julie Van Horn the safe routes to school coordinator for the Medford School District. Watch the news segment by clicking on this link