The Walking School Bus Program
What is The Walking School Bus?
The Walking School Bus is a supervised group of students who walk to school together from a meeting spot. Students earn prizes, make friends, and get to know their neighborhood. Walking together makes the trip to school significantly safer, easier, and more fun. Parents can join the walk, or drop their student off with the Walking School Bus volunteer, making this a convenient option for working families.
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Regular Walking School Bus and Bike Bus Routes
These are the current running walking school buses for 2025/2026 School Year. If you are interested in starting one or know of one for your school not listed please contact us.
How Do I Get A Walking School Bus Route For My Neighborhood?
Don't see your school listed above? Let your school know that you would like to have a route added to our neighborhood by clicking the link below.
Plan A Walking School Bus!
The Walking School Bus program is made possible through the work of our amazing volunteers. Leading a Walking School Bus is a great way to support your school community and Safe Routes to School can help you get started!
Click here to learn more about planning a Walking School Bus!
There are three basic steps to getting started:
Step 1
Coordinate with your school community and with Safe Routes to School. Fill out our form to request a new route, and check out our Walking School Bus Planning Guide. We will follow up with an email to connect you with your principal and to schedule your training.
Step 2
Get materials and training. Meet with a member of the Safe Routes to School team for a brief training at your school and to get your reflective vests, free prizes, and first aid kit.
Step 3
Spread the word and get started! Safe Routes to School will provide you with your own informational flier to share, including a map of your route. One of our team will assist you on your first day.
Get a $500 Micro-Grant For Your Walking School Bus- Funds have all been allocated, check back for updates of new funding!
Metro provides $500 micro-grants to help schools encourage active transportation. These funds can be used in a variety of ways to make your Walking School Bus a success. All Small Grant funds and Safe Routes to School resources have been awarded for the current fiscal year. Check back January 2026 for updates on funding opportunities. Follow the link below to learn more and to get support with your application.
