The Safe Routes to School Program

The Safe Routes to School Program is a national initiative aimed at making it easier and safer for children to walk or bike to school. It focuses on improving infrastructure, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bike paths, and traffic signage, while also promoting healthy habits and stronger communities. The program encourages collaboration between schools, local governments, and communities to address safety concerns, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the overall environment around schools. By fostering active transportation, it aims to improve children's health and well-being, while also instilling lifelong habits of physical activity.