With the hustle & bustle of the new school year upon us, it’s a perfect time to be an advocate for Safe Routes to School. Back in the 1960’s, over 50% of students biked &/or walked to school. Today, the national average is less than 15% and the obesity rates in children continue to be at alarmingly high rates...read more about How to Get to School
Bicycle Funding & Safe Routes to School
This Thursday (2.2.12), the House Transportation Committee is voting on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, a bill that will eliminate crucial funding for biking & walking. We stand to lose $1.2 billion and over 3000 potential bike and pedestrian projects, including the Safe Routes to School program...read more about Bicycle Funding & Safe Routes to School
