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Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School is a statewide effort among Maine communities to increase bicycling and walking to school by improving student transportation choices, safety and health. In partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation, the BCM provides staff support and resources
to schools and communities to increase the number of students walking and
bicycling to school. Walking and bicycling is a great way for kids to be
healthy and enjoy Maine's beautiful outdoors!
To learn more about how your school or community can begin a Safe Routes to School program, please contact:
- York and Cumberland counties: Sarah Cushman, Southern Maine Safe Routes to School Coordinator, sarah@sarahcushman.com or (207) 841-7186.
- All other counties: Darcy Whittemore, Central Maine Safe Routes to School Coordinator, darcy@BikeMaine.org or (207) 623-4511.
Steps to Creating a Safe Routes to School Program
Starting a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is an opportunity to make walking and bicycling to school safer for children and to increase the number of children who choose to walk and bicycle. On a broader level, SRTS programs can enhance children's health and well being, ease traffic congestion near the school and improve air quality and improve community members' overall quality of life.
 Click here for a complete guide to Safe Routes to School Programs.
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For Schools & Communities
- Programs and Events
Great ideas to promote walking and bicycling!
- Tips to Prepare for SRS Application
- Grant Opportunities
Join our mailing list to be notified when we hear about funding opportunities.
For Parents
For Kids
- BCM Kids
All kinds of resources for kids (and their parents), including "Why Bike or Walk to School", Walking and Biking Safety Tips, and advice about how to make your neighborhood safer for walkers and bikers.
 Safety Tip:
Dress Bright for Safety
 |  | Wear light- or bright-colored clothing so you can be seen |
| Tuck away shoelaces or other strings or cords so they don’t dangle |
| Wear snug clothes |
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Materials
Visit these pages for exciting materials to encourage walking and biking to school:
Helpful Links
- Walk and Bike to School
A great resource for any school or community wanting to begin or enhance a Safe Routes to School program. Includes a downloadable easy-to-use starter toolkit.
- "Walk to School" Events
- Kids Walk-to-School
Another great resource with helpful information on healthy benefits to bicycling and walking, program guides and curriculum ideas.
- Maine Department of Transportation's Biking and Walking Information
- ProRider Bike Helmets
These great helmets are available from $3.95/ea and up (minimum order of $30)
Upcoming Events
- iwalk
International Walk to School in the USA. Join kids and families around the globe to walk and bicycle to school in October.
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Better Bicycling in Maine Since 1992
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