The MSU School of Planning, Design & Construction (SPDC) and MSU College of Engineering receive grant funding from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) through Michigan Fitness Foundation to assist schools interested in developing a SRTS action plan that includes design and planning alternatives.  Full Action Plan Technical Assistance includes:  Assisting the local school/community with the […]

As many students return to school in person this coming school year, there is an opportunity to establish new habits and behaviors that support health and wellness through your SRTS program. The following suggestions can help you lay a supportive groundwork this fall. Promote the community assets, routes, and important features that help make walking and

We are pleased to announce our Mini Grant recipients for the 2021-2022 school year. Dearborn Detroit East Lansing Flint Kalkaska Maple Valley All will deliver SRTS programming aimed at supporting walking school buses, increased supervision on walking and biking routes, community safety initiatives, and more. Mini Grant awards totaled $309,702 and will benefit 39 schools.

Winter is in full swing, which means getting outside to enjoy the wonderful winter activities in our state. You might be asking yourself, “how do we plan for virtual and/or in-person programs to engage our communities during the winter?” In this article, we provide program ideas to keep kids (and parents) excited to walk and

In Michigan, as we continue to adapt our program to meet new needs, we want to note upcoming changes we are adopting and how those changes fit into your community. As of June 2020, the Safe Routes National Partnership announced changes to the 6 Es framework that have long summarized the key components of the

As schools look to reopen this fall, we have resources for our partners across the state about how to help students safely walk and bike to school while maintaining social distancing. With your help, we hope to encourage schools to provide safe walking and biking information to families. National experts believe safety measures like walking or biking to school are

With the arrival of summer, Michiganders are preparing to spend more time together in the great outdoors. The closure of gyms and wellness event cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic has also given rise to more people using recreation amenities. As a result, parks, trails, downtowns, and neighborhoods have seen an increase in foot and

Our team has outlined modifications to the planning process so schools can continue to build momentum while communities are social distancing. These modifications are meant to help, not detract from the process. The planning process should engage the same individuals involved in the in-person process, including: Parents Students, Teachers, and School staff Residents City officials and staff Local law enforcement Non-profit

Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) is providing fun resources for families to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic. MFF and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are launching Walk and Wheel Wednesdays to give socially-distanced Michigan families opportunities for healthy and fun outdoor activity. Beginning May 6, families are invited to be active by spending at least