Safe Routes to School- East Central WI

05/07/2026

May is . Let’s celebrate bike joy: the physical and mental well-being biking brings us and the power of being on a bike that unites us all.

05/06/2026

🎉🚸 Walk & Roll to School Day is here!

Today we celebrate National Bike to School Day (May 6th)—a perfect time to walk, bike, scoot, or roll your way to school!
Remember to:
✔️ Use crosswalks
✔️ Look both ways
✔️ Be alert and visible

Let’s celebrate healthy habits, safer streets, and a stronger community 💛

📸 Share your photos with us—we’d love to see how you’re participating!

04/29/2026

🎧🚲 1 week to go—let’s get rolling!

We’re getting ready for National Bike to School Day on May 6th!
To build the excitement, we found a fun Walk & Roll playlist that’s perfect for biking, walking, or scooting to school 🎶

Turn it on, get moving, and make your trip to school something to look forward to!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CF8VKz2QbIP7YUpWvgpPi?si=iked-2k8RhyAsXWovXpJ8w

04/28/2026

Thankful for opportunities like this to connect with students and share important pedestrian and bike safety skills. Our Safe Routes team had a great time working with this group of students! 🚴

East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission visited a Menasha Head Start classroom this week to talk about Pedestrain Safety and Helmet Safety. The kids did an amazing job learning some safety rules and practicing them outside.

04/22/2026

👟🚲 We’re 2 weeks away from Walk & Roll to School Day!

Join us as we celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 6th—a great opportunity to practice safe routes, connect with neighbors, and make the trip to school more fun.

Try a “practice run” this week—walk or bike your route ahead of time and talk with your student about safety along the way.

Let’s work together to make our routes safer for everyone!

04/20/2026

A huge shoutout to the Omro Middle School Bike Shop and Bike Club founder Joe Horvath for their outstanding work!

"It’s individuals who get the wheels of change turning" 🚴

How we get around shapes emissions, health, and climate. Ami explores how biking and other choices can shift environmental impacts of transportation.

04/15/2026

🎨 Calling all young artists!

Check out this great opportunity to get creative while promoting road safety 🚸

Entries are accepted through June 5. Find more details and the entry form here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/OurRoadsArtContest

CALLING ALL ART STUDENTS: The annual Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Road Safety Art Contest is underway! Students in grades K-12 are invited to use their creativity to raise awareness of how to stay safe on the road, particularly when driving, biking, or walking around large trucks and buses.

Entries are accepted through June 5. Find more details and the entry form here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/OurRoadsArtContest

04/15/2026

Walk and Roll to School Day is 3 weeks away!

We are gearing up to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 6th - and everyone is invited to walk, bike, scoot, or roll!

Did you know walking or biking to school helps students helps students arrive at school more alert and ready to learn?

03/25/2026

Warmer weather means more people are out walking, biking, and rolling through our neighborhoods.

- Stay alert at intersections and crosswalks
- Slow down and give space near cyclists

Whether you’re driving, biking, or walking – we all share the road. Let’s keep it safe for everyone!

03/06/2026

Not even a little rain could stop Menominee Tribal students from getting out and participating in Winter Walk to School Day!

02/26/2026

Students from Redeemer Lutheran School and Hortonville Elementary School bundled up to take part in the Winter Walk to School Day 2026!

Despite the chilly temperatures, students showed incredible school spirit and enthusiasm as they walked together to start their day. Winter Walk to School Day is a fun way to promote healthy habits, build community connections, and embrace the beauty of Wisconsin winters.

Way to go, Redeemer and Hortonville students!