Events
The Safe Routes to School Program hosts or promotes various encouragement events throughout the year. These fun events are meant to encourage biking and walking to school, along with providing resources and recognizing those that make getting to school easier.
May: Bike to Library Day / Spring Party
This year's Spring Party is themed as a "Bike to the Library" event to celebrate Bike Month. The event will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Main Library (800 Alma St), from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Come join all the fun after school, activities include the following below. For the bike skills course, please sign up for a slot here. If you are biking to the library, please check out this suggested routes to the library map(PDF, 458KB) .
Please email the Safe Routes to School Coordinator with any questions about the event.
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Activities:
- Bike skills course
- Bike helmet giveaways
- Bike repair station
- Bike-themed storytime
- Pedal-powered spin art
- Churro vendor
- SamTrans bus
- Community partners and agencies
- And more!
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Schedule:
With the exception of the following events, all other event activities will be available from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
- 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm: Bike skills course #1
- 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Storytime at the library
- 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Bike skills course #2
- 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Bike skills course #3
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May: Bike Month
May is designated as National Bike Month. Ways to celebrate include National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 and the Bike to the Library event on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Students can also participate in the 2024 poster and video contest to share why they enjoy biking.
October: International Walk to School Day
As part of return to school in fall, International Walk to School Day is a great way to promote biking and walking to school. This typically occurs in early October, but may vary depending on individual planning efforts at each school.
November: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
This day celebrates Ruby Bridges' contribution to the Civil Rights movement, with her courage to walk to school to integrate New Orleans schools in 1960. Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is celebrated on November 14, or the following Wednesday should it fall on a weekend. Students are encouraged to walk or roll to school.
March: Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
Crossing guards are the unsung heroes that make sure students get to school safely, especially if they walk and bike. Crossing Guard Appreciation Week typically occurs in March, the San Mateo County Office of Education organizes efforts to ensure crossing guards are recognized for their contributions to the community.