The Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) creates safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and walk to and from schools. SRTS programs aim to make bicycling and walking a more appealing transportation choice thus encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle. The program can play a critical role in reversing the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity.
WILMAPCO works with DelDOT and others to develop several SRTS programs including most recently, Claymont, Downes, and Elbert-Palmer Elementary Schools. Our work at Elbert-Palmer was even recognized by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership as a top practice nationally. Learn more.
Additional Resources
- WILMAPCO’s SRTS programs, contact Heather Dunigan at (302) 737-6205 ext. 118 or email hdunigan@wilmapco.org.
- Delaware SRTS program: https://deldot.gov/Programs/srts/.
- Maryland SRTS program: https://roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=735
- WILMAPCO’s Elementary School Curriculum: https://www.wilmapco.org/school-children.
- An additional child safety resource: http://www.ladahlaw.com/las-vegas-car-accident-lawyer/child-family-travel-tips.
- Additional SRTS resources: www.saferoutesinfo.org