Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School

10/02/2026

We are so excited to grow! Learn more about the position here: https://www.commuteoptions.org/jobs/

Drumroll, please… 🥁

We’re continuing our expansion into Southern Oregon—and we’re hiring a Safe Routes to School Coordinator! 🚲

In this role, you’ll help lead safety education and programming in schools throughout Southern Oregon, empowering more students to get to school safely and confidently by bike and other active modes of transportation.

Passionate about getting students on bikes and creating safer, more active communities? Learn more and apply today!

📍 This position is a great fit for someone based in Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, or neighboring communities throughout the Rogue Valley.

08/25/2026

As Commute Options expands across Southern Oregon, we’re excited to grow our Southern Oregon team and are currently recruiting new board members!

Are you passionate about creating safe, sustainable, and accessible transportation options in our communities? We’d love to hear from you!

Join us in helping shape the future of transportation across Southern Oregon.

Learn more about us at Commuteoptions.org and apply to our board today, https://www.commuteoptions.org/join-the-board/

08/07/2026

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Healthy Start Block Party, presented by JCC and Phoenix-Talent Schools!

It will be a great day of connecting with community and ensuring kids and families are ready for a healthy new school year! This party for all Jackson County families includes health checkups, free food, community recourses, giveaways, and more.

When: August 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Phoenix High School (745 N Rose St. Phoenix, OR)

03/06/2026

New incentives are available! You can get these awesome Strider and Viv Activity Books and Dolores Huerta stickers for your school’s El Camino de Dolores Walk and Roll Day - April 10th. Message if you’d like to participate!

02/26/2026

Meet Eagle Rock Elementary’s new Student Safety Patrol team! Six exceptional students were sworn in by Officer Hangaard and are ready to lead by example, helping make their school safer place.

02/04/2026

Central Point Elementary celebrated its first ever Winter Walk & Roll Day! The cold didn’t deter these enthusiastic students. They showed up and proudly let passersby know that “CPE Walks!”

11/13/2025

Tomorrow is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day! Join your local school in honoring Ruby’s courage and resilience. Let’s walk to school together and show up for one another with kindness, respect, and the courage to make our communities stronger.

10/10/2025

A huge thank you to all the schools, students, families, and staff across the Rogue Valley who took part in International Walk & Roll to School Day this past Wednesday. A special shout-out to Orchard Hill Elementary in the Phoenix/Talent School District who organized their first Walk & Roll event in many years! The excitement and participation from students and staff made it a huge success. Way to go Orchard Hill!

09/17/2025

Exciting news! Earlier this month, the Jump Start bikes from Cycle Oregon arrived, and bike safety is now in full swing here in Southern Oregon!

These learn-to-ride bikes (perfect for Kindergarten through 2nd grade) are already rolling at Jackson Elementary in Medford. Larger bikes will arrive in late January. A big thank you to for making this possible and helping us get more kids safely riding!

09/10/2025

Rogue Valley Safe Routes to School will be at the City of Medford's Safety Saturday this weekend! (Sat Sep 13th from 11 am to 2 pm). Bring your helmet to decorate and come spin the prize wheel! This family-friendly day is designed to bring safety education to life while offering activities everyone can enjoy.

🚲 Bike & Pedal Cart Course (bring your bike & helmet—extras will be available)
🎨 Bike Helmet Decorating Station
📚 Safety Information Tables
🚓 Explore Emergency Response Vehicles
💦 Dunk Tank – Dunk a Police Officer!
📝 Free Bike Registration
🎟️ Raffle Prizes Throughout the Event (Free Entry!)
🍧 Snow Cones for Purchase

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn safety tips, engage with first responders, and enjoy a fun day together. See you there!