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Thirty eight groups were nominated for the 2023 Buddy Up Contest.  We are pleased to share the inspiring stories of the winners who buddied up to help the environment, get exercise, and of course, have fun together.  These kids show resilience, commitment, and kindness in their actions.  Well done!

Read About the 2023 Winners

WALK and ROLL WEDNESDAYS

2023 iWalk at San Ramon

Coming Elementary School Events

Parent Volunteer Luncheon

Gather supplies and learn about Spring Walk and Roll events at the Parent Volunteer Luncheon on January 25, 10:30-12:30 at the Transportation Authority of Marin.

RSVP [email protected] / [email protected]

2024 Walk and Roll Wednesday Dates

  • February 7
  • March 6
  • April 3 (optional – skip if doing the Rainbow Challenge)

Rainbow Quest Challenge:

  • April 17
  • April 24
  • May 1

National Bike to School Day

  • May 8

Be E-Bike Safe

Guidelines to stay safe while riding e-bikes and what to know when buying one for your child.

Download this important information from Transportation Authority of Marin.

Wear a Helmet and Wear it Properly

You’re more likely to have a crash  resulting in a brain injury when you ride a faster e-bike compared to a regular bike. Make sure your helmet fits and that it’s properly adjusted and attached before you ride. Helmets designed for increased speeds are ideal.

Practice Passenger Safety

E-bikes are heavier and harder to control with or without a passenger. Carrying a passenger is legal only if your e-bike has a seat for another person; regardless, the extra weight can make it difficult to maneuver, slow down, and stop. Passengers must also wear a helmet if they are under 18.

Be Responsible, Predictable,
and Visible

E-bike crashes are more likely to lead to severe injury and hospitalization compared to crashes involving regular bikes.
Be responsible: follow laws and stop at stop signs.
Be predictable: ride in the same direction as traffic.
Be visible: use bright clothing and use lights.

SLOW Your Speed

The higher the speed, the higher the risk of severe injury. At 20 MPH, it could take you almost four school bus lengths to fully stop to avoid an obstacle. Take your time when riding and don’t exceed the manufacturer’s top speeds. 

E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

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Buddy UP!

Buddy UP!

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BUDDY UP to Walk, Park & Walk, Bike, Carpool or Ride the Bus Together!

Sign Up Between Now and October 31

Sign up your group of two or more students from neighboring families to travel to or from school.
Tell us your success story!

Habits are more likely to stick when families support each other. There’s safety in numbers and groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed!

There will be a $50 award for 5 winning groups. Notifications will be sent out in early November.

Read About Last Year’s Winners

Schools across the county will be celebrating International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th. More information about the festivities coming soon!

E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

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THANK YOU

THANK YOU

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Blast off MAY 3rd for National Bike to School Day

PRIZES & SPONSORS

Over 50 Marin K-12 grade schools are gearing up for National Bike to School Day

Elementary students who walk, roll or ride the bus to school can come by the Safe Routes to Schools’ welcome table and get a small prize.

Students participating in the JEDI Challenge will turn in their cards for a chance to win a Cleary Bike and a Mike’s Bike helmet (one per school).
Middle and high school students who walk or roll to school can come to the welcome table to pick up a yummy, healthy JAMBAR on their way to class. Students can also enter a raffle to win a Tommy Breeze hat and a Hydroflask water bottle.

Many thanks to our sponsors!

Bike Hero Award

A Bike Hero is a great “roll” model! Now through the end of May, parents, administrators, teachers and friends are invited to nominate a student Bike Hero. Two elementary and two middle school students will be selected to each win a $50.00 gift card to a local store of choice.

A Bike Hero is any student who gets up early to ride regularly, inspires others to bike, obeys all rules of the road, and has FUN biking.

Nominate here.

Learn about the exceptional 2022 winners: go here

J.E.D.I. Challenge Ends May 3

J.E.D.I students can turn in their cards at their schools welcome table on May 3 (National Bike to School Day) for a chance to win a new bicycle courtesy of Cleary Bikes and a helmet courtesy of Mike’s Bikes!

May the force be with you!

First Ever Buddy Up Winners!

Clockwise from top right; Westin & Jase: Scottie & Gianna: Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia: Erin & Emerson

We are pleased to announce our winners for our first ever Buddy Up Contest. Thank you to everyone that signed up!  With so many entries it was challenging to choose, but here are the winners and their heartwarming  stories that embody everything that is great about choosing to find a buddy to walk, bike, bus or carpool together. Without further adieu, here are our winners. enjoy your gift cards and keep on being active!!

Westin & Jase from
Olive Elementary School

Westin and Jase have always loved looking for treasures. They enjoy collecting rocks, sticks, and different leaves, among other things like coins, nails, and “dinosaur bones” on their walks. The items that do not end up going through the washing machine, have made it into a collection box that they constantly look through and update. Each day they are excited to walk to and from school together where they continue to build their collection every day.

Scottie & Gianna from San Jose Middle School

Scottie and Gianna love to bike to San Jose Middle School together. Recently, Scottie broke her arm, but that didn’t stop the pair from “getting their steps in” and walking together to & from school. They are each responsible for setting their own alarms, arriving at their meeting spot on time & messaging us once they’re off to school. They practice the same routine on their way home. 

Erin & Emerson from
Reed Elementary School

After a hard first bus ride for Erin on her second day of Kindergarten, her classmate and new friend Emerson offered to ride with her. The next week, they held hands as they boarded the bus (and for the whole way to school), and they haven’t looked back since! They’ve become fast friends and love riding the bus together, where they share letters and drawings they make for each other at home. Recently, they’ve been asking someone new to sit with them each day. We are so grateful for the bus and for their friendship. 

Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia from Bacich Elementary School

This group of third graders has been riding to and from school and affectionately been nicknamed “The Peloton” by neighbors who witness their numbers swell as they pick up more and more friends along the way to Bacich. They’re always looking out for each other, on the road and at school. They love being in a large group because it makes it easy to maintain the habit of riding every day, even when one or two people can’t make it. There’s always someone (and more often lots of people) to ride with!

E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

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The Return of the J.E.D.I. Challenge 

The Return of the J.E.D.I. Challenge 

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The Return of the J.E.D.I. Challenge 

Get ready to channel your inner Jedi and join the Return of the J.E.D.I. Challenge!

Starting on Wednesday, March 1st, students can participate by biking, walking, skating, scooting or taking the bus to school and come by our Jedi Welcome Table. 

The more times you participate, the greater your chances of winning a brand new bicycle courtesy of Cleary Bikes and a helmet courtesy of Mike’s Bikes! 

The challenge will take place on five dates: March 15, April 1, 5 and 19, with the grand finale on May 3. So gather your friends and family, and let’s get moving! May the force be with you.

¡Canaliza tu JEDI interior y únete al concurso El Regreso del J.E.D.I.! 

Desde el miércoles 1° de marzo, los estudiantes de primaria pueden caminar, montar en bici o en patineta, estacionar y caminar o ir en el bus escolar para participar en la rifa de una bicicleta Cleary y un casco de Mike’s Bikes. 

Ven a la mesa de bienvenida de tu escuela para recibir la tarjeta para la rifa. El concurso termina el 3 de mayo. Hay una bicicleta y un casco por escuela.  

Coming Elementary School Events –
Spring 2023

J.E.D.I. Challenge to win a Cleary Bike: March 15, April 5, 19, and May 3
Bike to School Day: May 3
Bike Hero Award Nominations: The Month of May

First Ever Buddy Up Winners!

Clockwise from top right; Westin & Jase: Scottie & Gianna: Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia: Erin & Emerson

We are pleased to announce our winners for our first ever Buddy Up Contest. Thank you to everyone that signed up!  With so many entries it was challenging to choose, but here are the winners and their heartwarming  stories that embody everything that is great about choosing to find a buddy to walk, bike, bus or carpool together. Without further adieu, here are our winners. enjoy your gift cards and keep on being active!!

Westin & Jase from
Olive Elementary School

Westin and Jase have always loved looking for treasures. They enjoy collecting rocks, sticks, and different leaves, among other things like coins, nails, and “dinosaur bones” on their walks. The items that do not end up going through the washing machine, have made it into a collection box that they constantly look through and update. Each day they are excited to walk to and from school together where they continue to build their collection every day.

Scottie & Gianna from San Jose Middle School

Scottie and Gianna love to bike to San Jose Middle School together. Recently, Scottie broke her arm, but that didn’t stop the pair from “getting their steps in” and walking together to & from school. They are each responsible for setting their own alarms, arriving at their meeting spot on time & messaging us once they’re off to school. They practice the same routine on their way home. 

Erin & Emerson from
Reed Elementary School

After a hard first bus ride for Erin on her second day of Kindergarten, her classmate and new friend Emerson offered to ride with her. The next week, they held hands as they boarded the bus (and for the whole way to school), and they haven’t looked back since! They’ve become fast friends and love riding the bus together, where they share letters and drawings they make for each other at home. Recently, they’ve been asking someone new to sit with them each day. We are so grateful for the bus and for their friendship. 

Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia from Bacich Elementary School

This group of third graders has been riding to and from school and affectionately been nicknamed “The Peloton” by neighbors who witness their numbers swell as they pick up more and more friends along the way to Bacich. They’re always looking out for each other, on the road and at school. They love being in a large group because it makes it easy to maintain the habit of riding every day, even when one or two people can’t make it. There’s always someone (and more often lots of people) to ride with!

E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

DOWNLOAD FLYER
First Ever Buddy Up Winners

First Ever Buddy Up Winners

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Walk and Roll Wednesday –
February 1, 2023

Walk & Roll returns for the Spring Semester

Join us, rain or shine, on a walk, bike ride, bus or carpool ride
to and from school on Wednesday February 1st.
Make sure to stop by our welcome table in front of school for a fun prize! 

Coming Elementary School Events –
Spring 2023

J.E.D.I. Challenge to win a Cleary Bike: March 1, 5, April 5, 19, and May 3
Bike to School Day: May 3
Bike Hero Award Nominations: The Month of May

First Ever Buddy Up Winners!

Clockwise from top right; Westin & Jase: Scottie & Gianna: Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia: Erin & Emerson

We are pleased to announce our winners for our first ever Buddy Up Contest. Thank you to everyone that signed up!  With so many entries it was challenging to choose, but here are the winners and their heartwarming  stories that embody everything that is great about choosing to find a buddy to walk, bike, bus or carpool together. Without further adieu, here are our winners. enjoy your gift cards and keep on being active!!

Westin & Jase from
Olive Elementary School

Westin and Jase have always loved looking for treasures. They enjoy collecting rocks, sticks, and different leaves, among other things like coins, nails, and “dinosaur bones” on their walks. The items that do not end up going through the washing machine, have made it into a collection box that they constantly look through and update. Each day they are excited to walk to and from school together where they continue to build their collection every day.

Scottie & Gianna from San Jose Middle School

Scottie and Gianna love to bike to San Jose Middle School together. Recently, Scottie broke her arm, but that didn’t stop the pair from “getting their steps in” and walking together to & from school. They are each responsible for setting their own alarms, arriving at their meeting spot on time & messaging us once they’re off to school. They practice the same routine on their way home. 

Erin & Emerson from
Reed Elementary School

After a hard first bus ride for Erin on her second day of Kindergarten, her classmate and new friend Emerson offered to ride with her. The next week, they held hands as they boarded the bus (and for the whole way to school), and they haven’t looked back since! They’ve become fast friends and love riding the bus together, where they share letters and drawings they make for each other at home. Recently, they’ve been asking someone new to sit with them each day. We are so grateful for the bus and for their friendship. 

Aurora, Delaney, Eoldie, Hannah, Kate, Lila, Mackenzie, and Talia from Bacich Elementary School

This group of third graders has been riding to and from school and affectionately been nicknamed “The Peloton” by neighbors who witness their numbers swell as they pick up more and more friends along the way to Bacich. They’re always looking out for each other, on the road and at school. They love being in a large group because it makes it easy to maintain the habit of riding every day, even when one or two people can’t make it. There’s always someone (and more often lots of people) to ride with!

E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

DOWNLOAD FLYER
Fall Into Healthy Habits This School Year!

Fall Into Healthy Habits This School Year!

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Exciting Ways to Travel Green to School – Strap Up Your Laces!


BUDDY UP CONTEST!

BUDDY UP is a new contest to get students to walk (park and walk), bike, carpool or ride the bus together.

Now through October 31, sign up your group of two or more students from neighboring families to travel to or from school.  Tell us your success story! 

Habits are more  likely to stick when families support each other. There’s safety in numbers and groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed! There will be a $50 award for 5 winning groups. Notifications will be sent out in early November. 

Questions?  Contact [email protected]

 

WALK & ROLL WEDNESDAYS!

The first event is coming your way on September 14.  Volunteers will hand out small prizes to students who walk (park and walk more than 10 minutes), bike, carpool or ride the bus to school.

To volunteer at your elementary school, contact [email protected]. 

SEE ALSO THE WALK & ROLL PAGE

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E-Bikes Are Electrifying the Future!

What Parents Should Know

In response to an increasing number of questions and concerns over student safety riding E-bikes, Safe Routes has created an informational flyer with recommendations.

DOWNLOAD FLYER