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Back-to-School, Bike-to-School
In years past, bicycling to school was a rite of passage — many children learned the rules of the road that later would help them become better drivers by riding a bike to and from school. Today, some schools discourage or ban bicycling by students altogether. However, in other communities [...]
Hey Kids: Top 10 Reasons You Should Consider Walking or Biking to School
Did you know walking and biking can be a fun and easy way to get to school? Using your feet or a bicycle can make you stronger and healthier, and give you more independence. It can have a positive effect on your life, your community, and the world. Here are [...]
Welcome!
Welcome to the Safe Routes Scoop Blog! This is the inaugural post of New Jersey's Safe Routes Scoop newsletter in its new blog format. The Safe Routes Scoop newsletter has been a dedicated source of information for anyone interested in news, ideas and examples of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) [...]
The Roots of Safe Routes
The basic concept behind Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is to increase the number of children who walk or bicycle to school by implementing programs and projects that help to remove the barriers that currently prevent them from doing so. Since the inception of the statewide program, people throughout New [...]