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Here’s to a Greener New Year

Here’s to a Greener New Year

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Buddy Up Contest Winners, 2025

65 groups of walkers, rollers, and carpoolers were nominated for the annual Buddy Up contest this year! Buddy Up encourages friends to walk, roll, carpool and ride the bus together for sustainable, healthy habits!

Read the wonderful testimonials from parents, and neighbors: HERE

 

IMPORTANT E-BIKE LAWS VETTED BY INDUSTRY LAWYERS

Any throttle motor that can be switched to go speeds beyond 20 mph on motor power alone, is considered “out of class” – it is not an e-bike, it is a motor vehicle and requires a student to be at least 16 years old with a driver’s license and registration.  (Same as e-scooters)
Under the guidance of our insurers and legal counsel, there are many brands (e.g. Super73, Surron) that fall into the “out-of-class” category that can no longer be accepted in classes.

A bill pending in CA legislature would address “multiple mode” products, not leaving it up to the consumers to interpret. Other bills are pending to address a minimum age requirement of 16 for Class 2.

Come one, come all, celebrate Walk and Roll this fall!

Come one, come all, celebrate Walk and Roll this fall!

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Come one, come all,
celebrate Walk and Roll this fall!

Make Walk and Roll Wednesdays a Weekly Habit

Help your child practice safe rolling or strolling to school at least once per week (e.g. Wednesdays).  It’s fun and builds independence while teaching safety skills for crossing the street or riding in traffic.

To host events at your school, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

To register your school and receive extra swag from AAA, go HERE

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Buddy Up Contest

The Buddy Up annual contest promotes groups of students to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus together. Healthy habits are more likely to stick when students and their families support each other. There’s safety in numbers as groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed!

Nominate your 2025 Buddy Up group HERE

The 2024 Winners are HERE

Save Gas, Save Money

Save Gas, Save Money

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Ruby Bridges Pays
Virtual Visit to Marin School

Ruby Bridges, the trailblazing civil rights icon and children’s book author, virtually visited Lucas Valley Elementary on March 28, appearing on a giant screen in the school’s auditorium. Hundreds of excited students eagerly listened as she shared her story and answered their questions. The school earned this rare opportunity by winning a national raffle sponsored by AAA, open to elementary schools across the country.

Safe Routes to Schools first connected Marin elementary students with Bridges’ legacy in 2021 by launching the inaugural Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day at Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy with almost 100% participation. Since then, the November event has grown to include 35 elementary schools across Marin County. The initiative honors Bridges’ courageous walk to school at just six years old, when she faced hostile crowds daily as the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. Her bravery played a pivotal role in the desegregation of schools in the early 1960s – a legacy that continues to inspire students today.

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Bike Hero Award 2025

A Bike Hero is a GREAT “ROLL” MODEL!

Each Spring, parents, administrators, teachers and friends are invited to nominate a student Bike Hero. A Bike Hero is any student who gets up early to ride regularly, inspires others to bike, and obeys all rules of the road. Two Marin County elementary and middle school students are selected to win a $50.00 gift card to a store of choice.

Nominate your 2025 Bike Hero: HERE.

 

Be E-Bike Safe

Safety is our first priority for students. Know the laws and recommendations
before putting kids on e-wheels: HERE

Guidelines to stay safe while riding
e-bikes and what to know when buying
one for your child.

Download this important information from Transportation Authority of Marin.

What Parents Should Know

DOWNLOAD FLYER

E-Bike or E-Motorcycle? Get the FAQs

E-Bike or E-Motorcycle? Get the FAQs

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Planning to purchase an e-bike for your student for the holidays? Here are some FAQs to help you make a smart decision for your student and the community’s safety.

What kind of e-bike do you recommend that I buy for my student?

Does your student truly need an e-bike because of long distances or hills to climb? All e-bikes are harder to maneuver and take longer to stop because of the extra speed and weight, so parents should first evaluate their student’s needs and ability before purchasing one.

Click Here for More FAQs

What’s all the hubbub about labeled “Class 2” throttle e-bikes?

A great number of the throttle e-wheels sold in California are illegal for anyone of any age to drive because their motors are larger than 750 watts and capable of going above 20 mph without pedaling – the legal limit for a throttle e-bike. Even if they have a Class 2 e-bike label, if it is over 750 watts and capable of providing speed above 20 mph, they are e-motorcycles, and like gas motorcycles, the vehicle must be equipped with motorcycle lights and rearview mirrors, and a driver’s license and DMV registration are required. These un-equipped and unregistered e-motorcycles are not allowed to be driven by any person on public roads, streets, sidewalks or pathways.

Have A Heart Challenge
February 3 – 14, 2025

The new Have A Heart Challenge encourages students to care about walking, biking, carpooling and riding the bus to school for safer streets, healthy minds and bodies, and to protect the environment. Classrooms can enter for a chance to win a popsicle party.

To participate, students can download a contest card HERE.

Buddy Up Contest – 2024 Contest Winners

Congratulations to the four groups of students who received 2024’s BUDDY UP Contest Award. These students walk, bike, or carpool to school together every day! They reduce traffic and pollution, get great exercise and save their parents time and money. Safe Routes has given each Buddy group a $50.00 gift card!

Enjoy the wonderful testimonials from students, parents, and neighbors HERE

Be E-Bike Safe

Safety is our first priority for students.Know the laws and recommendations
before putting kids on e-wheels: HERE

Guidelines to stay safe while riding
e-bikes and what to know when buying
one for your child.

Download this important information from Transportation Authority of Marin.

What Parents Should Know

DOWNLOAD FLYER

Ruby Bridges Day – November 13

Ruby Bridges Day – November 13

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Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to be celebrated at 35 elementary schools on November 13 (official date is Nov. 14).  Ruby Bridges Day celebrates equity, diversity, and kindness throughout our county by having families, teachers, administrators and community members walk and roll to school in solidarity.

To learn more about Ruby Bridges,
go here.

Buddy Up Contest – Ends November 15th

The Buddy Up annual contest promotes groups of students to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus together. Healthy habits are more likely to stick when students and their families support each other. There’s safety in numbers as groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed!

Nominate your 2024 Buddy Up group HERE
The 2023 Winners are HERE

Be E-Bike Safe

Safety is our first priority for students.Know the laws and recommendations
before putting kids on e-wheels: HERE

Guidelines to stay safe while riding
e-bikes and what to know when buying
one for your child.

Download this important information from Transportation Authority of Marin.

Go for the Gold

Go for the Gold

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This fall, Safe Routes returns with golden opportunities to increase health and safety.
Get your Olympic mojo on! Plan to walk, bike, park and walk, carpool, and ride the bus to school.

Every bit helps our planet while reducing traffic for safer streets.

Plus, walking and rolling provides the golden opportunity to collect Vitamin D from the sun.

Check out our new video: HERE

Buddy Up Contest

The Buddy Up annual contest promotes groups of students to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus together. Healthy habits are more likely to stick when students and their families support each other. There’s safety in numbers as groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed!

Nominate your 2024 Buddy Up group HERE
The 2023 Winners are HERE

Fall Elementary School Events – Walk and Roll Wednesdays

Active travel in the morning wakes up the brain for learning and the golden rays provide Vitamin D for health. Walk and Roll (park and walk) at least once per week to reap the benefits and to set a healthy habit.

Parent Volunteer Meeting
August 29, 10:30-12:30, at the Transportation Authority of Marin.
RSVP: [email protected] or [email protected]

Walk and Roll Wednesday Resources:

Be E-Bike Safe

Safety is our first priority for students.Know the laws and recommendations
before putting kids on e-wheels: HERE

Guidelines to stay safe while riding
e-bikes and what to know when buying
one for your child.

Download this important information from Transportation Authority of Marin.