Lighting is a recurrent barrier 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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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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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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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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