This website is a reference and resource site. To sign your school up for Safe Routes to School, contact SafeRoutesToSchool@vermont.gov.
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a comprehensive program based on a simple premise: our kids should be able to safely walk and bicycle to school. Walking and bicycling to school helps students develop independence, improves academic performance, creates safer travel behavior, helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, and helps create a stronger community.
Vermont Safe Routes to School is part of the VTrans Active Transportation team. The Safe Routes to School program assists with answering questions and providing guidance to partner schools. For the Bike and Walk Smart programs, contact Local Motion at education@localmotion.org or visit https://www.localmotion.org/bike_smart.
Participating schools use "The 6 'E's" to make it safer, easier, and more fun for students and their families to walk and bike to school.
"The 6 'E's" are:
- Equity
- Education
- Encouragement
- Engineering
- Engagement
- Evaluation
The Vermont Safe Routes to School Program guides schools through these strategies and activities.
This website provides:
- Guide for schools new to the program or trying new activities
- Technical information for data collection, planning, and programming
- Downloadable flyers and resources to support your walking events or curriculum
- Contact information for one-on-one support