Oregon Safe Routes to School News
Winter Walking Tips
Prepare before going outside for a winter walk Winter weather means colder temperatures and slick and/or icy roads. Stay comfortable and prepared for winter conditions by following these helpful tips. Tips include: Wearing reflective gear to be visible Dressing in...
Scholarship Opportunity 24-25 Academic Year
WASHTO Scholarship: For current college students interested in transportation! Through ODOT’s partnership with the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO), we are able to provide an annual $1,000 scholarship to current college students...
Jump Start Updates
2023 marked the full launch of the Jump Start train-the-trainer program Jump Start has been bringing bicycle and pedestrian safety education to your communities. Highlights include: Nine bicycle and pedestrian safety education training sessions for 83 total...
Winter Biking Tips
Winter weather is here- this means colder temperatures, slick roads and more time riding in the dark. Even with these changes, riding your bike in the winter can still be comfortable, safe and fun! Here are a few tips for your winter biking in Oregon: Dress for...
Salem-Keizer Celebrated Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Oregon Safe Routes to School saw an amazing turnout for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day!
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (RBWTSD) honors the bravery of Ruby Bridges walking to Franz Elementary School as the first and only Black student in 1960. It is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change. RBWTSD gives children the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking to school.
Here are some images from the Ruby Bridges Walk in Salem:
Meet Shelby!
Meet Shelby: SRTS TAP Regional Hub Lead for Central, Eastern, & Southern Oregon Shelby was recently hired by Commute Options as the Project & Administrative Coordinator. She will provide technical assistance to her SRTS Regional Hub of Central, Eastern, and...