What We Do
Encouragement
International Walk & Roll to School Day
Winter Walk Event
Bike to School Day
and more.....
Education
2nd Grade Pedestrian Curriculum
4th or 5th Grade Bike Safety Training
Engineering
Safe Routes works closely with DPW and NPS to make sure new schools are walk/bikeable, and to improve safety and enhance walk/bikeability at older schools.
Evaluation
The Safe Routes Parent Survey in 2014 was completed by 2200 Newton Public School families. 67% of families stated they wanted to live in a community where most kids walk or bike to school
Engagement
Safe Routes partners with Newton Police to enhance the safety of students who walk and bike
Snow removal ordinance
Anti-idling Law
Equity
Safe Routes works to support safe, active, and healthy opportunities for all children and adults regardless of ability, socio-economic status, and/or race