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three students run across a three way intersection with the help of a crossing guard where there were SRTS infrastructure improvements made.

City of Hastings Project with Three Schools

Having a consistent and committed group of diverse stakeholders helps create a smooth Safe Routes to School planning process and leads into a strong application. It’s one aspect that can initially hold a community back from getting started. This was the case with the City of Hastings, a small community on the west side of [...]

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View of house using two lights from the distribution to illuminate their property.

Flint Corridor Coalition Lighting Program

Lighting is a recurrent obstacle for Safe Routes to School programs. Walking or biking in the dark makes it hard to see where you’re going and what hazards lie ahead of you, not to mention being visible to motor vehicles. As SRTS programming continues to expand across Flint, the Crim Fitness Foundation and their partnerships

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Multi use path entry entrance with decorative boulders and lighting heading into the woods.

Harrison’s Successful SRTS Project

In the small northern town of Harrison, a team moved forward a Safe Routes to School Project after constructing a few well-received non-motorized projects. Building on the collaboration previously formed during prior projects, their SRTS team went through the planning process and identified a strong need for a safer route through a wooded area that

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A student on bike with the bike plow attached to the back of their bike.

Success Story: The Traverse City Bike Plow

As the winter months pelt us with all kinds of snow, sleet, rain, and ice, Traverse City continues to be one of the most bike-tastic cities in the state. Thanks to organizations like NORTE! and the communities’ resilience and love of the outdoors, residents, young and old, are enjoying biking through the winter months. So, how do they

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school assemble in an auditorium at Thruston Elementary

325 Schools Celebrate Walk to School Day 2016

On October 5th, 325 Michigan schools celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Walk to School Day (W2SD). Students in grades K-8th donned backpacks and comfy shoes, and walked to school in solidarity with thousands of students celebrating the day all over the country. One of Michigan’s most successful Walk to School Days yet, we are delighted to

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