In July, we welcomed Colleen Synk to our team as the Operations Coordinator. Colleen comes to SRTS with experience in fostering healthy communities through sustainable food systems research and program management. Colleen’s previous work has emphasized the use of collective impact strategies and community-led programming to engage stakeholders and foster collaborative programs. While Colleen’s past […]

Safe Routes to School is hiring a Program Coordinator! The SRTS Program Coordinator will report to the Director of Safe Routes to School, and will develop, plan, and coordinate state-wide SRTS programming initiatives. This includes coordination and delivery of regional SRTS action plans and application development, technical assistance, training and outreach to increase walking, bicycling, and

In July, we welcomed Max Fulkerson to our team as the Contracts Coordinator. Max comes to SRTS with a wealth of experience in federal grant administration and compliance and we look forward to having him on our team! Previously, Max has worked to improve student outcomes as a Grants Compliance Officer at the Lansing School

The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) is again partnering with Michigan State University (MSU) to provide technical assistance to Michigan schools interested in developing action plans that can lead to grant funding for infrastructure improvements and program support The MSU Team provides the following full action plan assistance to schools: >Assist the local school/community with the

On May 10th, students around the country celebrated International Bike to School Day. Here in Michigan, over 250 schools participated, making it Michigan’s most successful year yet. All over the state, students strapped on their helmets, checked the air in their tires, and got ready to walk, roll, and ride to school. The SRTS Michigan staff

The Michigan Fitness Foundation invites you to attend a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) regional training! Each training will consist of a series of presentations as some of Michigan’s most innovative SRTS projects share best-practices and success stories, followed by hands-on, sessions designed to help you build or sustain a SRTS project. Breakout session topics include:  

“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”  –Martin Luther King Jr. This month proudly spotlights the Detroit AmeriCorps Urban Safety

This month we welcomed Gerena Walker to our team as the Safe Routes to School Intern! Gerena is a senior at MSU studying Public Policy, with a focus on education and political economy. Gerena comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and skill and we are excited to have her on board. During her

Are you a community member, educator, or city official looking to build a sustainable health or physical activity program? Choices is a conference celebrating food, health, and collaboration featuring inspiring keynotes, diverse breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for people working with low income populations. Organized by the Michigan Nutrition Network, Choices 2017 is being held

Are you considering applying for a SRTS infrastructure grant, but need help developing an action plan and design strategies? Michigan State University may be able to help! Safe Routes to School and MFF are partnering again this year with MSU to provide targeted technical assistance to communities interesting in developing an action plan and applying for SRTS