Detroit’s SRTS Value-Added Planning Read More »
Highland Township is a suburb of Metro Detroit with a distinctive rural character which the community has worked to preserve. This rural setting, and the community consensus to preserve it, presented its own set of strengths and challenges as Highland Township worked and applied for the SRTS grant in 2015 to incorporate more walking and
The Importance of Early Engagement in Highland Township Read More »
2019 National SRTS Conference Recap Read More »
MDOT developed a grant schedule for the next two years, which will make planning ahead much easier. If you are interested in pursuing major grant funding, we encourage you to: Review the 2020 and 2021 schedule, Take some time to work with your Grant Coordinator on your action plan, After completing your action plan process,
2020 & 2021 Major Grant Application Schedule Read More »
Thanksgiving is full of traditions for many people- watching the game, breaking the wishbone, or making grandma’s famous dish together. This year, start a new tradition by spending time together outside. Thanksgiving Day Get moving with a walk around the block once the turkey has made its way to the oven. Or, take a leisurely
Move Together and Appreciate Sweater Weather Read More »
Halloween is an exciting holiday for all of us- from picking costumes to getting dressed up to trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Make sure the Halloween events and festivities safe and stress-free with these safety tips. Costume Selection Select costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider wearing reflectors or lights, adding reflective tape or striping to costumes, and using
Pedestrian Safety Shouldn’t be Spooky Read More »
Make Back to School a Walk in the Park! Read More »
When growing a Safe Routes to School program, many communities seek resources to conduct projects outside and beyond the SRTS grant. Traverse City’s Norte is leading the way, showing organizations how to leverage resources outside of SRTS. Norte is an organization dedicated to getting youth out on bikes and active in the Traverse City Area.
Fundraising Ideas from Northern Michigan Read More »
Made it Magic across Michigan for B2SD Read More »
Michigan K-8 graders are invited to submit a 2019 ACES & B2SD Poster Contest entry, with the first place winner receiving a bicycle courtesy of Farm Bureau Insurance! Have your student draw up a poster on 8.5 x 11-inch paper showing how getting moving can “Make It Magic!” Follow the instructions outlined and submit a completed ACES &
The Best B2SD Poster Wins a Bike Read More »
