Safe Routes to School (SRTS) supports communities in creating opportunities for children to increase their daily physical activity by safely walking, biking, and rolling to, from, or at school!
Mecklenburg County is home to robust Safe Routes to School movements at the local level, with many schools holding regular walking and bicycling events. Our updated SRTS Mecklenburg County Partnership Program provides activities and resources focused on helping students, parents, teachers, staff, volunteers, and the community increase the number of children walking, biking, or rolling to and from school. We work with partner schools by improving walking and bicycling conditions around schools, supporting the development of healthy habits and safety skills while having FUN!
Safe Routes to School initiatives use the Six E's in guiding programming
- Education
- Encouragement
- Engagement
- Engineering
- Evaluation
- Equity
Safety Resources
Pedestrian and Bike Safety | Safety considerations when you are planning your next event
Lets Go NC! | Curriculum is aimed at teaching children about pedestrian and bicycle safety while promoting an active lifestyle