Save the Date February 22, 2023 | Virtual Format Join professionals from the fields of planning, education, transportation, health, engineering, natural resource and environmental protection, architecture, and landscape architecture for a day of training and connection focusing on active transportation and Safe Routes to School. Transportation Bonanza 14 will be held virtually and will have an emphasis […]

There’s so much to do to get students ready for returning to school. Be sure to make a plan that incorporates safe and fun ways to help students get to school using active transportation. This is also a great time for your students to begin new habits and routines. In addition to starting their day with physical activity, inspiring

We welcomed Mary Moomaw to our team as director at the end of May. Mary was our contracts manager when she joined the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) team in 2008. During her tenure at MFF, she also worked on MFF SNAP-Ed initiatives gaining experience in training, facilitation, resource development, and active transportation. Mary has a varied background coupling

On May 2, we celebrated National Bike Month with Bike & Roll to School Day (BR2SD). With the addition of “roll” in the event title, we are encouraging all students to safely walk, bike, or roll to school by recognizing the variety of active travel modes people use in their communities. Michigan was fifth nationally

In our opinion, it is no coincidence that Mental Health Awareness Month and Bike Month overlap in May. The regular, uniform movement of cycling has a relaxing effect on the brain, which decreases stress levels, reduces the risk of depression, and decreases symptoms linked to anxiety.  The benefits of cycling and getting outside can be combined by biking to school, work,

In partnership with Michigan Safe Routes to School at  Michigan Fitness Foundation and Michigan Department of Transportation, the Michigan Association of Planning hosts this annual event to bring together professionals from the fields of planning, education, transportation, health, engineering, natural resource and environmental protection, architecture, landscape architecture, and others to connect around the topic of

The Mini Grant RFP for the 2022-2023 school year is open. We are accepting applications until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 4. Schools with students in grades K-8, or affiliated non-profits, are eligible to apply.   Mini Grants support active transportation programs to and from school. Grants awards are available up to $10,000 per school. The maximum award