Getting To/From School
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national and
international movement to create safe, convenient, and healthy
opportunities for children to walk and bicycle to school. The program
encourages children to walk and bicycle to school, helping to reverse an
alarming decrease in students' physical activity and an associated
increase in childhood obesity. By getting more children to walk and
bicycle to school, communities are also reducing fuel consumption,
alleviating traffic congestion, and improving air quality. SRTS programs
are built on collaborative partnerships among many stakeholders,
including educators, parents, students, elected officials, engineers,
city planners, business and community leaders, health officials, and
bicycle and pedestrian advocates. Learn more about SRTS.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PennDOT) offers helpful videos that provide youth with information on bicycle safety (YouTube), including important information to know before getting
on a bicycle and basic bicycle riding skills.