A network of SRTS “supporters” to assist students along their routes
Published on December 06, 2023
The City of Menlo Park recently launched a pilot project to engage local businesses in the City of Menlo Park Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. The goal of the Supporter project is to create a network of SRTS “supporters” to assist students along routes they take to walk or bike to and from school. Here’s what to know about this exciting new program!
What is the SRTS Supporter project?
The SRTS Supporter project was developed in collaboration with Laurel School Upper Campus, as part of the San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship. The SRTS Supporter project augments the SRTS Program through a network of supporting businesses who have pledged to help local students that may come to their shop for assistance.
How do supporters help the SRTS Program?
A “supporter” is a business that has volunteered to provide a safe space for any child walking or biking to school. Supporters may assist students who might need help by, for example, providing a phone to make a call, letting a child wait for their parents to pick them up, providing a bike pump and so on.
The pilot project identified businesses along Laurel School students’ routes. The businesses participating in the pilot project are:
- Mardini’s Café on Willow Road
- Café Zoe on Menalto Avenue
- Pedego Menlo Park on Santa Cruz Avenue
- West Bay Cleaners on Menalto Avenue
- Habibi’s Salon on Gilbert Avenue
The program will be expended throughout the City.
How can my child identify a SRTS Supporter business?
Any participating business will have a Safe Routes to School Supporter sticker in the storefront or window of their shop.
I want to be part of the SRTS Supporter project!
Great! All you need to do is contact Andre-Anne Cadieux, the City of Menlo Park Safe Routes to School Coordinator, at saferoutestoschool@menlopark.gov.