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Nationwide Student Contests

The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) has launched a nationwide contest for students with the theme "Let’s Get Going, Go Green, and build a better transportation future for all". The theme addresses climate change and the ways to mitigate it through alternative transportation methods like walking, biking, taking the bus, and using electric vehicles.  The Elementary Poster Contest invites students in grades 1-6 to share their [...]

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Students and parents walk along a zebra stripped street crossing in the dim of morning with car lights shining on them. Text is the Safe Routes to School logo on top and "Fall Back Safety" at the bottom.

Return to Standard Time

As the clocks “fall back” to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Michigan Fitness Foundation remind motorists to watch out for people traveling on foot or rolling, like on a bicycle, wheelchair, skateboard, or other personal device, each evening on the drive home. Motorists also should allow

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SRTS Intern Posting

We are hiring a Safe Routes to School Intern who will support the daily operations of Michigan Safe Routes to School at Michigan Fitness Foundation. The person in this paid position will gain experience by assisting with communications, events, grants, surveys, training and outreach, and school-based bike/pedestrian infrastructure planning to increase walking, biking, and rolling to

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Walk and Roll to School Day 2024

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 9. Schools and communities unable to join the national celebration on October 9 are welcome to host an event on any date that works in October. We invite everyone,

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October is Pedestrian Safety Month

October is Pedestrian Safety Month and a great opportunity to promote pedestrian safety messaging. Whether our primary transportation method is as pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, etc., it is important to remind one another that road safety is a shared responsibility. Sample Safety Messages: All drivers should be mindful of pedestrians crossing the road and must yield

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blue green outline of the upper penisula with orange stars over Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie. Text reads Safe Routes to School Superior Regional Trainings, Escanaba, Wednesday, September 18, Sault Ste. Marie, Thursday, September 19

2024 Superior Regional Trainings

We are pleased to announce our regional trainings are back. Regional Trainings offer us the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and support Safe Routes to School stakeholders across the state. Escanaba 10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 18 Sault Ste Marie 10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Thursday, September 19 Trainings are free and include

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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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