Oregon Safe Routes to School News
Get Started With the Infrastructure Scorecard
Did you know that there is new funding for Safe Routes to School infrastructure projects? In 2017, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2017, which includes funding for safe biking and walking connections to schools. Section 123 of HB 2017 specifies parameters for...
One Million + for Safe Routes to School from Kaiser Permanente
More resources coming to the Pacific Northwest! Thanks to the Safe Routes to School Regional Network Project, there are now increased opportunities for people to walk and bike, which advances healthy transportation options at the metropolitan level in the Pacific...
Develop a Walking School Bus
Studies show that fewer children are walking and biking to school, and more children are at risk of becoming overweight. Read more…
Encouragement: Learning and teaching walking and biking safety skills
As one of the six E’s of Oregon Safe Routes to School, ENCOURAGEMENT helps families and kids have fun while learning how to walk and ride their bikes in their communities. Read more…
Safe Routes Infrastructure Funding Updates
Safe Routes to School Rulemaking Advisory Committee Making walking and biking to school safe and convenient During the 2017 legislative session, lawmakers approved a $5.3 billion Transportation Package which will fund millions of dollars for schools to improve miles...
Kids riding the bus in Klamath Falls
Let’s Ride the Bus Videos and education help kids learn to ride the public bus. In 2017, Oregon SRTS and Commute Options distributed several videos to help kids safely ride the school bus and public transit to and from their schools. Not only do these videos feature...