Commute Options

Safe RoutesTo School

What is Safe Routes to School?

Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk, bike, and roll to and from school—and we’re bringing that movement to life across Central, Eastern, and Southern Oregon. Our program creates safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to choose active ways to get to school, whether it’s on foot, a mobility device, bike, scooter, skateboard, or even the bus. Kids who walk and bike to school are healthier, happier, and often perform better in the classroom. Oregon’s diverse cities and rural communities make it a unique place to support active transportation—and we all benefit from safer streets and stronger, more connected communities. Join us in building a brighter, healthier future by getting kids, families, teachers, and community members walking and rolling together!

Become a part of our Safe Routes to School Regional Hub! Contact the Southern, Eastern, Central Oregon regional Hub lead for more information.

What are the benefits?

Educates the community about the benefits of walking and rolling to and from school.
Improves transportation for all students, parents, and teachers.
Reduces the number of driving trips to and from schools to improve air quality and congestion.
Identifies supporters in schools to build the program and coordinate activities.
Educates youth on how to safely use the system when they are walking and rolling.
Enhances children’s health and well-being.
Improves community members’ overall quality of life.

Intrested in Volunteering?

Volunteering with our Safe Routes to School program offers a rewarding opportunity to directly impact the lives of children and create safer, more active communities. By assisting with events like Walk+Roll to School Day, leading educational workshops, or helping to map safe walking and biking routes, you’ll play a crucial role in encouraging healthy habits and promoting safer transportation for students. Your time and dedication will help ensure that children have the opportunity to walk and bike to school safely, contributing to their well-being and a more sustainable future for our community.

Recommended Walking + Rolling Route Maps

Check out our maps for recommended walking and rolling routes. Live too far from school? You can drop off your student at your school’s meeting location – Park and Walk to join in on the fun!

Bend LaPine School District recommended Walking Routes

Jefferson County School District recommended Walking Routes

Redmond School District recommended Walking Routes

Sisters School District recommended Walking Routes

Walking Safety, Rolling Safety

Safe Walking Tips!

Safe Rolling Tips!

Before you ride, before you roll, strap on your helmet and take control.
Look for cars, left and right. Brake at all corners, stop signs, and lights.
Use this checklist as your guide. Check off each one before you ride!
- Air in tires
- Brakes work
- Chain tight
- Quick release locked (wheel and seat)
- Helmet on
- Shoelaces tied
- Right pant leg rolled up

The Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program

The Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program is working to make walking and biking to school safer, healthier, and more fun for students and families in the Rogue Valley Region.

Current services include Walk & Roll events, bike and pedestrian safety education, and assistance with organizing bike trains and walking school buses. These programs are being implemented for the ‘24-25 school year at Phoenix and Talent Elementary, as well as Ashland’s Bellview and Walker Elementary Schools. The Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School service area encompasses the greater Rogue Valley region, and we’re actively working to expand programs to additional schools throughout our service area.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or community partner, we’d love to help bring Safe Routes programming to your school! Contact your local coordinator Lara McCormick at info@commuteoptions.org to get started.