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 youth to walk and roll (skateboard, bike, scooter and bus) to and from schools. This is important for the health and safety of our kids and to foster the creation of livable, vibrant communities. SRTS programs increase physical activity and improve unsafe walking and bicycling conditions on routes to and from school and throughout the community.
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Join Beaverton School District Safe Routes to School at our Summer Bike Rodeos! Students and families can visit us on Wednesdays from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the sites and dates listed above. Our bike rodeos are free and open to the community. We will have bike helmets forthose who need them, a free bike check, and a fun safety/skills course for everyone to enjoy. Bring your wheels, grab a lunch, and have some fun!
Latest News -----------------------------------------------------
May 18th, 2022 Happy Walk + Roll Day 2022!
Thousands of BSD students and families participate in May Walk + Roll Day each year. Whether you’re new to Walking + Rolling or you’re already a Walk + Roll Superstar, it’s always good to remember the endless benefits that come from active transportation. Here are just a few:
- It’s fun – especially when you can get your friends and family involved.
- It keeps you fit and prepares your brain for learning.
- It boosts your endorphins and makes us happier.
- It saves us money, otherwise spent on gas and car maintenance.
- It often saves us time from sitting in traffic and in crowded parking lots.
- It’s better for the planet – no air pollution, no fossil fuels burned. Just foot and pedal power!
- It makes roads safer as more active road users are visible to vehicles.
Gather up your family or find some friends. Plan a route with low-speed and low-volume roads, use your school’s preferred walk/bike map to find your route. https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/.../safe-routes.../schools
Whichever mode you choose, have fun celebrating May Walk + Roll Day on May 18th!
May 12th, 2022 Bike Beaverton Sunday, May 22nd!
Join us at this year's Bike Beaverton Sunday May 22nd. This important event teaches us about road safety for both bicyclists and motorists. With an educational safety rodeo and a community ride, this event is fun for the whole family! Helmets are required for all riders. Don’t have a helmet? We will provide free child helmets with fitting while supplies last. It will be at City Park(SW 5th St. and Hall Blvd. Hope to see you there!
1-2pm. Event registration, Bike Safety Rodeo and course for kids with Beaverton Police Dept Bike Team, as well as sponsor tables to visit.
2-3pm. Community Bike Ride sponsored by Bicycle Advisory Committee.
May 4th, 2022 Happy National Bike to School Day!
Happy National Bike to School Day! Our Wheel Fairies have been busy this week visiting schools and leaving behind some fun prizes. Two days left! Let us know how you celebrated today and tag us @BSDsaferoutes #BSDtogether #BSDsaferoutes #walkandroll
April 30th, 2022 Sexton Mountain student led Anti-Idle Campaign!
Two passionate 5th grade students want us to know how idling in school parking lots, not only effects their health, but also the planet. Lucy and Addy are 5th grade students at Sexton Mountain Elementary School and have spent weeks learning, and teaching others, about the effects of idling cars. With the help of the Sexton Mountain Academic Coach, Kristin Hiatt, and the Safe Routes to School Anti-Idle Toolkit, they created their own video to share with parents and families at their school. Today, they took to the sidewalks with fellow students to spread the word and make a difference. Want to create a student-led, anti-idle campaign for your school community? Find step-by-step directions and a toolkit of resources to get you started at www.beaverton.k12.or.us/safe-routes
To view their student created video please visit:
https://express.adobe.com/video/DvSvKaUUMOSyo
April 25th, 2022 National Bike to School Day Fairies!
The Wheel Fairy is coming! Celebrate National Bike to School Day next week May 2-6 by riding your wheels to school. The Wheel Fairy will visit all BSD schools to attach a small prize to any wheels found in the racks next week. Learn more about the May Walk + Roll Challenge at www.beaverton.k12.or.us/safe-routes
#BSDtogether #BSDsaferoutes #walkandroll #saferoutestoschool #nationalbiketoschoolday
Beaverton's Safe Routes to School Program is possible with support from Metro, Oregon Department of Transportation and City of Beaverton. Thank you!
