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2021 School Travel Resources
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School is back in session! On this page, Safe Routes to School offers resources for families and schools. Plan your trip to/from school and get there safely.
About Safe Routes to School
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About the Safe Routes to School program at the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Back to school newsletter messages for families
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Safe Routes to School welcomes students back for fall 2021! The tips on this page are for all Portland families and students as they prepare to return to classrooms.
Back to School resources
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Welcome back to school! Safe Routes to School offers resources for students and families to plan their trip to school and get there safely.
Good-bye summer, hello school! On this page, Safe Routes to School offers resources for families to plan their trip to school and get there safely.
Back to School Social Media Resources
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The Safe Routes to School invites you to try your route before school starts. Use these tips to prepare for back to school and share on social media.
Back to School Text & Win Campaign Terms
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Back to School: Text & Win Graphics
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The Safe Routes to School team created a series of graphics to help schools share information with families and students about the Back to School Text & Win Campaign.
Back to School Text & Win Resources
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Resources for students participating in the Text & Win Campaign.
Bike Bus Wayfinding Pilot Project
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Safe Routes to School is partnering with Bike Bus PDX leaders to help make biking to school safer. Through a Metro Regional Travel Options grant, we’re developing and installing wayfinding signage to make bike bus routes at nine elementary schools more visible.
Bike safety education
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Bike safety education curriculum curated by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Safe Routes to School program is primarily for middle school health and PE classes. Students learn skills for bike handling, awareness, and rules of the road.
Bike theft and how to prevent It
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The City of Portland wants to see more people using bikes for transportation and has compiled these key resources for keeping your bike safe and secure.
Bike to Books Design Contest
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Multnomah County Library invite Pre-K to 12th grade students and adults to design bike lane art for the 2025 “Bike to Books” design contest, part of May Bike Month. First-place designs are installed on Portland streets by PBOT striping crews.
BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador Program
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The BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to build project management, public speaking, and leadership skills while earning money and completing their CRLE requirement. Apply now for a chance to represent your school as a BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador!
Carpool resources
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Oregon K-12 schools can use the SchoolPool online tool to match parents and caregivers with other drivers from their school to share rides. Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program can support schools in connecting with the tool.
Chơi “RECESS”
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RECESS is a Portland Safe Routes to School program offering middle school students activity ideas and wellness tips while they are distance learning.
Fixing Our Streets and Safe Routes to School
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Learn how the voter-approved Fixing Our Streets program is funding $20 million worth of infrastructure projects to improve how Portland families access schools. Understand how projects were selected and view a map of unfunded, funded, and completed locations.
High school focus group information and sign up
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Metro are hosting focus groups with high school students to better understand their perspectives on traffic safety.
November 14th is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Please work with your school staff if you'd like to help organize a walk in honor of Ruby Bridges for your school community. Order by November 7th to receive your items before November 14th!
How to fit a helmet
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It's important to wear a properly fitting helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. This page will explain how you can adjust your or your child's helmet to fit properly.
How to start a bike bus
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A guide to starting a bike bus by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
A guide to starting a park-and-walk by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
A guide to starting a walking school bus by the Portland Bureau of Transportation's Safe Routes to School program.
International Walk + Roll to School Day 2022
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This year International Walk + Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, October 12! Sign up to take part in this fun day celebrating kids and families walking and rolling to school.
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