Safe Routes to School
Walk, Bike, Bus... It's the Way to Go!
The Beaverton Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is all about creating safe, convenient and fun opportunities for students to walk and roll (skateboard, bike, scooter and bus) to and from school. This is important for the health and safety of our kids and to foster the creation of livable, vibrant communities. The SRTS program aims to increases physical activity and improve unsafe walking and bicycling conditions. Find more information about who we are, what we do and why we do it!
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Please join us for a Winter Walk + Roll to School! Find out more information and make sure to register your school before March 6th to receive fun prizes.
Latest News ----------------------------------------------
Vose Ped Ed
March 13th, 2023 Vose Elementary Pedestrian Education
At the end of February the Safe Routes Team had a fabulous time teaching pedestrian and bike safety to every student at Vose Elementary School Go Owls!
Scholls Heights Ped Ed 2023
March 10th, 2023 Scholls Heights Ped Ed!
We visited Scholls Heights Elementary to teach pedestrian and bike safety lessons to every class. Students learned about how to stay safe and make good choices when they are moving around the neighborhood.
Bike Check for Spring
March 6th, 2023 Bike Check for Spring!
With more people itching to get outside to walk and bike, it’s a good time to review the rules to ensure everyone’s safety. Be sure to review the best routes to use and if biking, check the bike’s condition before you head out. Video "ABC Bike Check"
- Here are a few steps to remember:
- Always wear your helmet
- Ride in the same direction as traffic, not against traffic.
- Be visible. Wear a bright jacket or add reflective material or blinking lights to increase visibility.
- Stay alert and ride predictably, in a straight line.
- If riding on the sidewalk or in a crosswalk, ride at walking speed and be prepared to walk your bike when it gets busy or at the request of crossing guards.
- Be mindful of pedestrians and aware of traffic at all times.
- Don’t assume that drivers see you – always watch for cars making turns or backing out of driveways.
Learn bicycle safety skills in a class or ask Safe Routes to School to give a lesson at your school!
Art Contest Winners 2023
March 1st, 2023 Rethink Your Ride Art Contest 2023
Beaverton Safe Routes to School is happy to announce the winners of the 4th Annual Walk + Roll Art Contest! Prizes will be delivered to schools for distribution. Thank you to all of our talented participants!
-Grade Level Winners-
- Kindergarten: Ellie, Bonny Slope Elementary
- 1st grade: Elbert, Hope Chinese Charter School
- 2nd grade: Shruti, Jacob Wismer Elementary
- 3rd grade: Vivasvan, Elmonica Elementary AND Sam, Nancy Ryles Elementary
- 4th grade: Claire, Findley Elementary
- 5th grade: Erin, Springville Elementary
- 6th grade: Emily, Stoller Middle School
- 7th grade: Anna, Tumwater Middle School
- 8th grade: Ellen, Stoller Middle School
-Grand Prize Winners-
Cleo, 3rd Grade, Ridgewood Elementary
AND
Katarina, 6th Grade, Tumwater Middle School
Hiteon Ped Ed 2023
February 27th, 2023 Hiteon Ped Ed!
Last month Safe Routes to School visited Hiteon Elementary School to teach pedestrian and bike safety to every student. We also provided free helmets and helmet fittings to any student in need of one!
Beaverton's Safe Routes to School Program is possible with support from Metro, Oregon Department of Transportation and City of Beaverton. Thank you!
