Commute Options
Walking School Bus
Fun, safe, physical activity for kids walking to and from school!
What is a Walking School Bus?
A Walking School Bus is a group of students walking to and from school on a planned route with an adult Leader. Much like a school bus, as the students walk to school, they can pick up more classmates along the way!
Find or Start a Walking School Bus
- Contact us to find out if there is an ACTIVE Walking School Bus near you.
- Contact us to start a Walking School Bus in your community!
How it works:
Benefits of A walking school Bus
- Minutes of physical activity increased!
- Community involvement
- Learn safe walking and rolling tips
- Students arrive on time and are engaged
- Less congestion at arrival and departure times
- Cleaner air around school
- Support for families – children who need to walk can now walk with a group
- Saving money on gas and time
- Fun for students, families and the community!
Recommended Walking and Rolling Routes
Check out our walking maps for recommended walking routes here and start your own Walking School Bus group today! 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!
Start A Walking School Bus Route in Your Community!
Our team at Commute Options is here to help you start a Walking School Bus! please note, we do not physically lead the Walking School Bus. What we do is offer you resources and toolkits to have a fun and successful event with your students and children! We’re excited to help you start a Walking School Bus today!
Contact us to get started!
Walking School Bus FAQs
Please call us at 541-668-6138, or contact info@commuteoptions.org with additional questions, or to receive more information.
Reources for Walk & Roll Leaders
Get in touch
Contact us by using the form here.
