Regional SRTS Program

Safe Routes to School Events and Programs

Walk to School Day

Walk to School Day is a one day event encouraging students to walk to school on the first Wednesday in October. Walk to School Day   is the first Wednesday in October.

Winter Walk To School Month

Winter Walk to School Month is held in February and promotes walking to school year-round, even during the cold Wisconsin winters. 

Bike to School Day

Bike to School Day is a one-day event encouraging students to ride their bicycle to school. Bike to School Day is the Wednesday in May.

Frequent Walker Program

Frequent Walker programs encourage students  to walk before, during, and after school by making it fun and rewarding.                                       

Walking School Bus

The Walking School Bus program is a fun way for children to get physical activity as they travel to school with a trained route leader.

Educational Campaign

The “We Take Time” educational campaign  messaging focuses on  slowing down in school zones, and being role models for students.

Youth Engagement

Youth engagement empowers elementary and middle school students by providing knowledge and resources to help lead activities and events that support walking and bicycling.                             

Project RADAR

Project RADAR (Reminding All Drivers About Responsibility) is a program that creates awareness about safe driving behaviors in school zones.

Golden Sneaker Challenge

This challenge fosters teamwork! The Golden Sneaker goes to the school having the most students walk or roll to school.

Participating Schools

The Regional SRTS Program is open to any public or private school located within East Central’s seven-county region (Calumet, Fond du Lac, Menominee, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties). Once schools sign up for the Regional SRTS Program, staff will work with their local SRTS task force to complete a local SRTS action plan and implement recommendations based on the 6 E’s (Education, Encouragement, Evaluation, Engagement, Equity, and Engineering.