Colleen Synk, Author at Safe Routes to School

Imlay City students walk from a remote drop site to school with school crossing sign in the foreground.

2026 Bike & Roll to School Day Reflections

Walk and Roll to School Day, Imlay City, May 2026. Photo Credit MDOT Congratulations to all who helped to make Bike and Roll to School Day (BR2SD) a huge success. Whether you celebrated on May 6 or another day, your participation helped highlight the need for safe, active travel in every community. Bike and Roll [...]

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A group of community members and students participating in the Bath Walk and Roll to School Day.

Bath Township Navigates Historic and Archaeological Review to Increase Safe Routes Impacts

In a collaborative effort to make walking and biking to school safer and more accessible, the Bath Township Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project enhanced connectivity and walkability for local students. Funded through a SRTS major grant, the project united key community partners, including Bath Community Schools, Bath Township, the Clinton County Road Commission, Michigan

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Mini Grant Deadline for 2026-2027 Extended

The Mini Grant deadline for the 2026-2027 school year has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $15,000 per school, with a maximum of $120,000 per applicant for 8 or more schools. The grants support active transportation programs to and from school. Schools with students in

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Transportation Bonanza 2026 Recap

Professionals from planning, transportation, engineering, health, and allied fields came together for Transportation Bonanza 17, an annual day of training and connection focused on active transportation and Safe Routes to School (SRTS). Organized by Michigan Association of Planning in partnership with Michigan Safe Routes to School, Michigan Department of Transportation, and Michigan Department of Health

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Help Us Welcome Megan

Meet Megan Suhs, our new Contracts and Data Coordinator on the Safe Routes to School team. Megan brings extensive experience in fostering healthier communities. She previously worked with schools and local organizations to advance substance use prevention, mental health awareness, and nutrition education. Her background reflects a strong commitment to equipping youth with knowledge and

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Crim Fitness Foundation Maximizes Safe Routes Impacts

A brightly painted parklet is set up in a closed road area as part of the Better Block Flint event. Poster for the event seen in the foreground. Since 2008, Crim Fitness Foundation (Crim) has provided Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programming in Flint, Michigan. What began as a way to increase the number of

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Mini Grants Open for 2026-2027 School Year

The Mini Grant RFP for the 2026-2027 school year is now available, and we are accepting applications until 5:00 p.m., March 6. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $15,000 per school, with a maximum of $120,000 per applicant for 8 or more schools. The grants support active transportation programs to and from school. Schools

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2025 Walk & Roll to School Day Reflections

Students walk and bike along a sidewalk to the school entrance. Congratulations to all who helped to make Walk and Roll to School Day (WR2SD) a huge success. Whether you celebrated on October 8 or another day, we are grateful for your participation in highlighting the importance of safe, active travel. The event is important

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Walking school bus of adults and students walking along sidewalk on cooridor with school bus driving in roadway and iwth school crossing signage in the distance.

Walk and Roll to School Day Registration Open 2025

National Walk & Roll to School Day (WR2SD) is an international event to promote walking and rolling to school. This year, it takes place on Wednesday, October 8. Schools and communities unable to join the national celebration on October 8 are welcome to host an event on any date that works in October. We invite

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A photo of 4 kids riding their bike and it is written "Walking and biking can help students arrive"

Back to School

Back to school is a great time for your students to begin new routines. We recommend including tips for students to get to school using active transportation in your return to school plan. In addition to highlighting the importance of daily physical activity, inspiring your students to use active transportation to get to school includes the following benefits: Students show up to school ready to

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2026 Bike & Roll to School Day Reflections

Author name: Colleen Synk