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Join Us for Safety Day on May 11
Join us for a day of fun and learning at our Family Safety Day event, where we're putting a spotlight on Vision Zero and bike and pedestrian safety! Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive and educational experiences with safety demonstrations, workshops, and hands-on activities tailored for all ages. Don't miss the chance to win FREE giveaways and get your hands on essential safety gear that will help keep everyone protected on the roads and sidewalks. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just taking your first steps, we've got valuable tips and tricks to share. Mark your calendars and get ready to pedal and walk your way to a safer future with us!
Pedestrian Safety Art Contest NOW OPEN
Montgomery County Safe Routes to School Program is hosting its annual Pedestrian Safety Art Contest to raise awareness about pedestrian safety with school-aged children. Students are encouraged to use their creative thinking and unique artwork to educate themselves and others about pedestrian safety.
GreenFest Coming Soon at a New Location; Save the Date April 27
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners. This year's event will be at a new location at Black Rock Arts Center in Germantown on April 27, 2024.
See photos from last year's events.
SRTS In the News
Students, Families Join Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The annual “Walk and Roll” to School Day was Wednesday, October 4th.
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School students joined thousands of students across Montgomery County and around the world to participate in Bike & Roll to School Day today, Wednesday, May 3.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
BTSD Press release Montgomery County Maryland (montgomerycountymd.gov)
NBC4 visited Rock Creek Valley Elementary School students as they cruised to school on bikes Wednesday, May 3 learning about safety along the way.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
News 4 Video segment 5-3-23 Montgomery Co. Schools Highlight Safety on Bike to School Day
About Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide program that aims to significantly improve safety for students who walk and bike to school. The three main goals of the program are:
- To enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bike to school.
- To make biking and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation choice, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age.
- To plan and build projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution.
Montgomery County’s Safe Routes to School program focuses on two main areas to enhance safety:
- Education: Promote safety, enforce traffic rules, and encourage students to participate in the program.
- Engineering: improve sidewalks, crosswalks, curb extensions and install traffic signs in the vicinity of schools.
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