Safe Routes News

• Hey 5th Graders, You Could Win a New Bike!
• 2011-2013 Applicants - Update
• January 6, 2011 Award Announcement for the 2009 - 2011 Application Cycle
• January 22, 2009 Award Announcement for the 2007 - 2009 Application Cycle
  
  
• May 30, 2008 - Application News for 2005 - 2009 Application Cycle

Safe Routes Events

• 2013 National Bike to School Day - May 8, 2013

  Ring those bike bells! National Bike to School Day is May 8, 2013. Communities across the country can join together for a national event and bicycle to school on the same day. This is a Safe Routes to School event where students and communities join together and participate! In 2012, nearly 950 schools and participated in this inaugural event. Encourage kids to stay healthy, commute to school all while having fun! Registration is now open for this exciting event.

• 2013 National Saris Cycling Group 5th Grade Poster Contest

  Saris Cycling Group's National Bicycling Poster Contest for 5th graders is now open. The theme for this year is "Bicycling makes life better." The deadline to have your posters in is April 1, 2013. Oklahoma's own May Fahrenthold won the National Poster Contest in 2011 and with your help we can win it again! See the guidelines for a complete list of rules and entry form.

Programs

• Walksmart! K to 2 Grade Pedestrian Safety Program
  

  This curriculum contains essential concepts and skills related to pedestrian safety delivered through hands-on lessons. Each lesson features the following components: instructional time, objectives, materials, tips for preparation, activities, and integration ideas. Supporting materials include activity sheets, overheads/handouts, pre-post surveys, parent/guardian letters and a certificate of participation.