Oregon Safe Routes to School News
Meet lauriel: The New SRTS Coordinator for The City of Tigard
Safe Routes is growing in Tigard! Recently, Lauriel Amoroso was hired as an SRTS Coordinator to help expand outreach and engagement in the community. We asked Lauriel some questions to learn a bit more about her. – Name, title, and organization Lauriel Amoroso, Safe...
Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth is an important holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Many events are held across the U.S. in celebration of Juneteenth. Below you will find a short history of Juneteenth and information about how you can get involved...
Spring Walk+roll in medford
Overall, there was a great statewide turnout for the May Walk+Roll Challenge! Thank you to everyone who planned and put on Walk+Roll events. SRTS in Medford celebrated with a Spring Walk+Roll on May 8th for National Bike+Roll to School Day. Julie Van Horn, SRTS...
Including Students with Disabilities in SRTS Activities
Students with disabilities should be included in SRTS activities. There are countless benefits of participating in SRTS activities, including mental and physical. Please see below for some benefits, recommendations, and learning opportunities. Benefits: ...
Meet Becky: The Newest Member of the Technical Assistance Provider Team
The Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Provider team is growing! Recently, Becky Newman was hired as a Program Coordinator for Cycle Oregon. She will be helping out with the ODOT SRTS bike education, including the Jump Start program. We asked Becky some...
Launch of Activity Kits
Almost all activity kits have been distributed, which include the walking school bus, bike bus, circulation, and crossing guard kits. Thank you to all who signed up to receive one or more activity kits. We are so excited to hear from you about your experiences with...