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Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) creates fun, convenient, and safe opportunities for children to walk and bike to and from school. 

SRTS resources & activities help communities:

  • Build sidewalks, bicycle paths & pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
  • Reduce speeds in school zones & neighborhoods
  • Address distracted driving among drivers of all ages
  • Educate generations on pedestrian & bicycle safety

A healthier way to start the day...

Participating in a SRTS program can improve the health of our children & community. That's an encouraging outcome for a lifetime.

Walking, rolling & bicycling to school helps students:

  • Reach the recommended goal of 60 minutes of physical activity every day
  • Arrive at school energized & ready to learn
  • Leave the car behind & reduce dependence on fossil fuels
  • Take an active role in their well-being

Building relationships and local infrastructure...

The common goal of a safe trip to school brings families, neighbors, school officials & community leaders together. Every child - and community - deserves a safe route to school.

Working toward a safe route to school can help communities:

  • Build a sense of neighborhood
  • Encourage increased parental involvement at school & beyond
  • Promote driving safely in school zones & the larger community



Commute Options is currently delivering SRTS in 9 Elementary and Middle Schools.  

For more information contact: brian@commuteoptions.org

Neighborhood Navigators Curriculum   (view file)
Neighborhood Navigators (NN) instructs students on how to become safe pedestrians and utilize the transportation system. NN is certified by the school board and fulfills benchmark requirements.

Commute Options gets kids moving! SRTS is a program which creates safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. In an effort to encourage and educate more of Central Oregon’s children Commute Options launched Safe Routes to School Program. Bicycle and pedestrian safety education classes for 4,5 and 6th graders follow SRTS and Neighborhood Navigator Curriculum. Commute Options provides classes with a fleet of bicycles, helmets, instructors and fun incentives. This curriculum teaches proper helmet use, road positioning, hand signals and a variety of other safety skills. Community volunteers are needed! Contact: Brian Potwin for volunteer opportunities. email:brian@commuteoptions.org
Safe Routes to School Curriculum   (view file)
Safe Routes for School Curriculum
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