Marin County Safe Routes to School

Marin County Safe Routes to School The mission of Safe Routes to Schools is to increase the number of children walking and biking to school.

Marin County pioneered the national Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) program. SR2S educates children about pedestrian and bicycle safety and benefits. SR2S progams work with jurisdictions to provide safe routes for children to walk and bicycle to and from school.

Congrats to Kate Courtney, Kentfield native, who starred with Tom Cruse to bring the Olympic flag to LA!  Marin is full ...
08/13/2024

Congrats to Kate Courtney, Kentfield native, who starred with Tom Cruse to bring the Olympic flag to LA! Marin is full of “firsts”- the home of mountain biking and the first Safe Routes to Schools program in the nation, which started 25 years ago! Bikes change lives and why we are passionate for all kids to experience the joy of riding, everywhere, everyday. Hope to see you in LA, Kate Courtney!

At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, Tom Cruise rappelled into the festivities to deliver the Olympic Flag from Paris to Los Angeles ahead of th...

Nominations open till May 31st.  Bike Heroes are great “roll” models: They are students who get up early to ride regular...
05/16/2024

Nominations open till May 31st.

Bike Heroes are great “roll” models: They are students who get up early to ride regularly, inspire others to bike, obey all rules of the road, and have FUN biking. If you know a student who fits this description, we invite you to nominate them for this county-wide award. Safe Routes will be awarding $50 gift cards to two elementary students and two middle school students.

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Are you curious.......to know what is taught in Safe Routes to Schools bike rodeos?  Students learn how to scan and sign...
05/13/2024

Are you curious.......to know what is taught in Safe Routes to Schools bike rodeos? Students learn how to scan and signal before changing lanes or turning. Practice makes perfect - that's the importance of teaching in person.

Clouds didn’t stop the smiles from shining at the Bike Rodeo today at Manor Elementary.  Learning is fun yet important w...
04/24/2024

Clouds didn’t stop the smiles from shining at the Bike Rodeo today at Manor Elementary. Learning is fun yet important when it comes to Safe Routes classes!

The Rainbow Challenge is in full gear at Bahia Vista and other elementary schools throughout the county!  Parent Volunte...
04/18/2024

The Rainbow Challenge is in full gear at Bahia Vista and other elementary schools throughout the county! Parent Volunteers are THE BEST - they reward kids for walking and biking to school with smiles on their faces.

Photo: kids pick up their Rainbow challenge card which will be stamped every time they walk and roll on every Wednesday till May 8th.
Bahia Vista Elementary School PTA Novato Parents of School Age Kids (and Older) Novato Unified School District Ross Valley Charter Manor Elementary Hidden Valley PTO Old Mill School Mill Valley School District San Rafael City Schools Venetia Valley K-8 PTA Rancho Elementary School Kentfield School District Wade Thomas Elementary Olive Elementary Lynwood Elementary Loma Verde Elementary School

Novato High students learned about e-bike laws and safety in the Share the Road class. All middle and high school presen...
03/12/2024

Novato High students learned about e-bike laws and safety in the Share the Road class. All middle and high school presentations have been updated with this critical information as demand for e-bikes rises. Novato Unified School District Novato High School Sinaloa Middle San Rafael City Schools San Jose Middle School San Jose Middle School PTA Sir Francis Drake - Archie Williams - SWAS High School Alumni Tamalpais Union High School DistrictTamalpias High Transportation Authority of Marin

Another day at the “office.”  Sunshine and smiles at the Park Elementary Bike Rodeo.
03/08/2024

Another day at the “office.” Sunshine and smiles at the Park Elementary Bike Rodeo.

Rain or shine, resilient students from Manor Elementary and Ross Valley Charter are committed to riding the bike train t...
03/06/2024

Rain or shine, resilient students from Manor Elementary and Ross Valley Charter are committed to riding the bike train to school. It’s fun!!!! Thanks to the Shepps and Eric Betancourt for making this a monthly event!!

“Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” The LoraxDoctor Suess Walk and Ro...
03/04/2024

“Unless someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better, it’s not.” The Lorax

Doctor Suess Walk and Roll Day is THIS Wednesday, March 6. Let’s care a lot and do our part to walk, bike, scooter, carpool, bus, and park and walk for a healthy planet. If it’s raining, consider parking and walking partway. Every bit helps the environment and creates safer streets for those who already walk and roll. Prizes will be given away at the welcome table.

Fun day at Kent Middle School - walkers, bikers, and scooter riders ate waffles and whip cream! What a great way to enco...
02/16/2024

Fun day at Kent Middle School - walkers, bikers, and scooter riders ate waffles and whip cream! What a great way to encourage active travel! Thanks to Zero Waste Marin for tabling alongside us and providing great information on waste management.

Thanks BikeMobile, for coming out to Miller Creek Middle School and fixing 16 bikes - the students were very happy!
02/02/2024

Thanks BikeMobile, for coming out to Miller Creek Middle School and fixing 16 bikes - the students were very happy!

Safe Routes'~ Parent Volunteers are the most fun-loving and dedicated advocates for children's safe and healthy commutes...
01/31/2024

Safe Routes'~ Parent Volunteers are the most fun-loving and dedicated advocates for children's safe and healthy commutes to schools. They are the capstone of our program, hosting collectively, ~350 morning events every year. Heartfelt thanks for all you do.

Photo: Parent Volunteer luncheon hosted at the Transportation Authority of Marin Ross Valley Charter Manor ElementaryCity of Novato - Sustainability Wade Thomas Elementary Rancho Elementary School Kentfield School District San Rafael City Schools Brookside Elementary Novato Parents of School Age Kids (and Older) Venetia Valley K-8 PTA Vallecito Elementary School

The Kent Eco-Action club wants to promote more carpooling in the winter months - check out their great artwork! The lami...
01/11/2024

The Kent Eco-Action club wants to promote more carpooling in the winter months - check out their great artwork! The laminated signs will go up along the fence line in the drop off zone.

Watch out for pedestrians and watch your speed. A pedestrian hit by a car traveling at 20 mph, has a 90% chance of survi...
11/17/2023

Watch out for pedestrians and watch your speed. A pedestrian hit by a car traveling at 20 mph, has a 90% chance of surviving. But the chances of surviving is only 50% if hit by a car traveling 30 mph. Increased speed of just 10 miles per hour can make a difference between life and death. Eyes up and slow down!

Marin schools are celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day this Wednesday by walking, cycling, carpooling, or taking ...
11/13/2023

Marin schools are celebrating Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day this Wednesday by walking, cycling, carpooling, or taking a bus to school. We're honoring the grit and perseverance Ruby showed on her daily walk to her all-white school in Louisiana. Despite threats, Ruby and her family successfully integrated the school.

Thank you for walking for Ruby!

One of the most serious crashes occurs when drivers turn without looking for pedestrians and cyclists in the intersectio...
11/09/2023

One of the most serious crashes occurs when drivers turn without looking for pedestrians and cyclists in the intersection. A common collision is when a car makes a right turn into a cyclist traveling straight across the intersection. Drivers must always LOOK before changing lanes or making turns.

You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Make your intentions clear to every...
10/31/2023

You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Make your intentions clear to everyone on the road. Signal turns, and check behind you well before making a turn or changing lanes.

Eyes Up - Phone Down
10/24/2023

Eyes Up - Phone Down

Speeding can do damage beyond repair. When you drive over the speed limit, even by a little bit, you put yourself and ev...
10/17/2023

Speeding can do damage beyond repair. When you drive over the speed limit, even by a little bit, you put yourself and everyone on the road in danger. The result could be a serious injury or deadly crash. Speeding is illegal and affects everyone on the road, particularly the most vulnerable, children and the elderly.

Family Biking - What FUN! Ten families came out on Saturday to practice following the Rules of the Road before heading o...
10/16/2023

Family Biking - What FUN! Ten families came out on Saturday to practice following the Rules of the Road before heading out on a "bike fieldtrip" to Fairfax. Thanks Ross Valley Charter for the use of your blacktop. Ross Valley Charter

Pretend you are in second grade – before crossing the street look left, then right, then left again.  Do not look down a...
10/11/2023

Pretend you are in second grade – before crossing the street look left, then right, then left again. Do not look down at your phone. It won’t help you get across the street safely.

10/11/2023
A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to Loma Verde Elementary School for a TREMENDOUS I-walk and tribute to Sgt. Danford who is retiring thi...
10/05/2023

A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to Loma Verde Elementary School for a TREMENDOUS I-walk and tribute to Sgt. Danford who is retiring this year. This school has HEARTFELT COMMUNITY SPIRIT!

Novato Unified School District

Between 300 to 400 students at the school walked to school from a local coffee shop as part of International Walk to School day.

International Walk and Roll Day is this Wednesday, October 4!Join thousands of students in a car-free day by walking or ...
10/02/2023

International Walk and Roll Day is this Wednesday, October 4!

Join thousands of students in a car-free day by walking or biking to school. Safer, calmer streets are created for our smallest, most vulnerable travelers when we reduce our traffic. 🙌

Thank you, JAMBAR, for sponsoring this Safe Routes to Schools event by providing organic bars to the walkers and rollers at 35 Marin schools!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 is INTERNATIONAL WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY!.  This day of action gives families a chance to refle...
09/29/2023

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 is INTERNATIONAL WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY!.

This day of action gives families a chance to reflect on what could be possible; healthy and happy kids walking and biking with abundant freedom on car-less streets.

Join us for Marin's GIGANTIC day of walking and biking to school.

Read more here: https://marinbike.org/event/international-walk-and-roll-day-2023/

Loma Verde Elementary SchoolLynwood ElementaryNovato Unified School DistrictWade Thomas Parents AssociationRoss Valley CharterManor ElementaryHidden Valley PTOSan Rafael City SchoolsMill Valley School District

Can a student participate in the bike class without a bike of their own?  Emphatically YES!  Safe Routes brings a traile...
09/21/2023

Can a student participate in the bike class without a bike of their own? Emphatically YES! Safe Routes brings a trailer full of bikes, helmets and equipment to EVERY school that host our classes. Here we are at Davidson where EVERY one of the 150 students got to practice their cycling skills and master rules of the road. Of those, 21 learned to ride thanks to our professional instructors who teach THOUSANDS of Marin students each year! Tomorrow, our team will return again to Davidson, to teach confident cycling to another 150 students! RIDE ON!

We’re stoked to be back at schools teaching kids bike skills and street smarts. We often hear kids say it’s their favori...
09/14/2023

We’re stoked to be back at schools teaching kids bike skills and street smarts. We often hear kids say it’s their favorite day of the year. Safe Routes to Schools builds confident cyclists so kids can experience the freedom and joy of riding a bicycle.

The first WALK and ROLL WEDNESDAYS of the year was celebrated this morning throughout Marin.  Thanks to the Spade family...
09/13/2023

The first WALK and ROLL WEDNESDAYS of the year was celebrated this morning throughout Marin. Thanks to the Spade family at Tam Valley elementary, the welcome table was bustling with kids who eagerly walked, biked, scootered and parked and walked a short distance to school. The drop off circle was pretty quiet and less congested than usual, allowing for a calmer arrival to school for children.

Leadership students at San Jose Middle are promoting PARK & WALK - They're reducing traffic with encouragement events al...
09/12/2023

Leadership students at San Jose Middle are promoting PARK & WALK - They're reducing traffic with encouragement events all week!

Traffic reduction is key to calmer, safer streets which encourages more families to walk and bike to school, further red...
08/22/2023

Traffic reduction is key to calmer, safer streets which encourages more families to walk and bike to school, further reducing traffic. You can help!

Start the new school year on the right foot. Join thousands in Marin who WALK, (PARK AND WALK), BIKE, CARPOOL or BUS to school.

Form HABITS early! Practice your commute on the weekend.

EVERY STEP YOU TAKE, even if it's once per week, even if you walk a few blocks to school, helps reduce traffic and invigorates your student for a day of learning.

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