Safe Routes to School (SR2S) is a worldwide movement–and now a federal program–to make it safe, convenient and fun for children to bicycle and walk to school. It began as a 100% federally funded program and changed to a program requiring a local match in October 2012.

When routes are safe, walking and biking to school are fun, easy and inexpensive ways for students to get some of the daily physical activity they need for good health. Safe Routes to School initiatives also help ease traffic jams and air pollution, unite neighborhoods and contribute to students’ readiness to learn in school.

At its core, SR2S is a planning process: it's a process where local stakeholders work together to 1) identify barriers to safe walking and bicycling to school and 2) develop a plan to address those barriers using a combination of infrastructure and non-infrastructure treatments.

"Exercise is not a destination, it is a Journey of a Lifetime"
- Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper

THE SR2S WEBSITE WILL BE UNPUBLISHED FROM THE CITY WEBSITE AT THE END OF THE 2013 SCHOOL YEAR.

A successful Safe Routes to School program benefits children in several ways. When routes are safe, walking or biking to and from school is an easy way for children to get the regular physical activity they need for good health. Studies have shown that physically active kids have improved mood and concentration, a stronger self-image, and more self-confidence. Physically active kids also have fewer chronic health problems. 

It's fun!  Research shows that walking or wheeling is children's preferred methos of getting to school.  There's so much to see, smell, touch, think, and talk about.

Safe Routes to School initiatives help the environment by easing traffic jams and curbing air pollution. Research has shown that 25% of morning traffic is parents driving their students to school. 
   
It's healthy!  Experts say that kids need at least 60 minutes of exercise a day.