Resources
General
- A step-by-step guide for including Safe Routes to School in your Local School Wellness Policy:
- Keep Walking to school all year round! Check out this resource for more ideas to keep the fun going!
- Change Lab Solutions published a report “On the Move: Safe Routes to School Policies in Rural School Districts.”
Walking School Bus/ Remote Drop Off
- Learn general information on Walking School Buses.
- Be trained on how to start a walking school bus program with your students!
- Starting a Walking School Bus Guide (National Center for Safe Routes to School)
Crossing the Street Program/Safe Routes
- The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for kids and communities by promoting active, healthy lifestyles and safe infrastructure that supports bicycling and walking.
- The National Center serves as the information clearinghouse for the federal Safe Routes to School program. The organization also provides technical support and resources and coordinates online registration efforts for U.S. Walk to School Day and facilitates worldwide promotion and participation.
- Pedestrian Safety (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
- Pedestrian Safety Tips (Safe Kids Worldwide)
- Active Transportation Alliance (Active Transportation Alliance
Safe Routes Partnership
A national non-profit that works to advance safe walking and bicycling to and from schools.
National Center for Safe Routes to School:
Serves as the information clearinghouse for the federal Safe Routes to School program.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
Provides resources on pedestrian and bicycle safety.
- NHTSA Online Resources Library
- NHTSA Safe Routes to School
SRTS Guide:
Provides guidance and resources for implementing Safe Routes to School programs.
Walk, Bike & Roll to School website:
Offers information, registration for events, and a list of participating schools.
- Walk, Bike & Roll to School website
Active Transportation Resource Center:
Provides resources and tools for promoting active transportation, including Safe Routes to School.
Flyer Downloads
El Monte Safety Tips (English & Spanish)
El Monte Parent Flyer (English)
El Monte Parent Flyer (Spanish)
El Monte Kids in a Hot Car (English)
El Monte Kids in a Hot Car (Spanish)
Walking School Bus Guide (English)
Walking School Bus Guide (Spanish)
Walk Audit Checklist (English)