Safe biking, walking, and rolling keeps students happy, healthy, and focused

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide program that encourages K-12 students to safely bike, walk and roll to school through engaging educational campaigns, programs, and activities. CPRC collaborates with schools across its seven-county region, which includes Durham, Chatham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake, to deliver its programming.

The program is currently funded by a two-year grant (FY24-25) from the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT's) Non-Infrastructure Transportation Alternatives Program.  

The key goals of CPRC's SRTS grant program are:   

1. Connect and coordinate with current and prospective partners to expand SRTS programming in schools across the Central Pines grant region. 

2. Promote inclusivity of all communities to SRTS programs and materials by developing options for all schools based on community need to maximize the program impact. 

3. Execute SRTS programs to encourage safe biking, walking, and rolling practices in school settings to keep students happy, healthy, and focused.

This past year, the program hosted a wide range of activities, including bike rodeos, classroom walking exercises, and bicycle rack art projects. Staff also engaged with the community through event tabling and built connections with other SRTS programs in the region.

In Spring 2025, the program will prioritize outreach and programming in Chatham and Moore counties, targeting communities that have not yet benefited from SRTS grants in North Carolina.

For scheduling/more information, please contact Andres Otero, SRTS Program Coordinator: aotero@centralpinesnc.gov or (919) 558-2707.