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
Learn more about the national Safe Routes to School program.
Walk + Bike to School Day
Mecklenburg County's Safe Routes to School program participates in International Walk to School Day, and International Bike to School Day events each year - schools, communities and families are all invited to take part. These events are opportunities for school communities and families to encourage walking, biking, and rolling to school to reinforce their commitments to increased physical activity and healthier lifestyles for our youth.
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