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

We're proud to present the updated Safe Routes to School Handbook (SRTS Handbook). It is a comprehensive resource designed to help stakeholders plan for lasting projects and programs. Covering all the steps local teams need to complete the action planning process to apply for a Major Grant, it is also a helpful tool for planning Mini

As the clocks returned to standard time on November 7, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Michigan Fitness Foundation remind motorists to watch out for pedestrians, joggers, and bicyclists each evening on the drive home. Motorists also should allow a minimum 3-foot distance when passing a bicyclist, according to state law. While we've had some

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