Oregon Safe Routes to School

05/28/2026

Planning Summer Bike Programming?
The Jump Start team has availability for use of their bike fleet this summer for Jump Start trained teachers who would like to borrow a bike fleet for summer programs. If you're interested, reach out to Becky at Cycle Oregon or email [email protected], and we'll get you connected.

05/26/2026

Join us on June 16 for a Safe Routes to School Virtual Learning and Networking Event with SRTS practitioners from Oregon and Washington! We’ll share learnings and challenges from the 2025 - 2026 school year, learn from program structures in both states, and have time to create connections. A full, detailed agenda will be shared later in May. Register here: https://oregonsaferoutes.org/blog/event/june-statewide-virtual-meeting-pnw-srts-networking-event/

05/22/2026

Basecamp is a great tool for connecting with SRTS practitioners across the state. Ask questions, get connected with resources and be a part of the community no matter where you are. Interested? Get signed up by sending an email to [email protected] and we'll help you get set up.

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Meeting!

04/24/2026

Meet the 2026 High School Task Force

We’re so excited to introduce you all to the 2026 High School Task Force members! Keep an eye out for information on their projects later this year! Learn more in our recent blog post: https://oregonsaferoutes.org/blog/welcome-to-the-2026-high-school-task-force/

04/23/2026

🚸 We're in the final days of the application period for the current round of federally funded ODOT programs! This includes the ODOT SRTS Education (Non-Infrastructure) Grants and ODOT SRTS Construction Technical Assistance Services.

📆 Applications close on April 27.

📍 More information can be found on our funding page: https://oregonsaferoutes.org/funding/

04/14/2026

The 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program is open. This program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The deadline for applications is May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT). More information about eligibility and the application process can be found on the US Department of Transportation website:

The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program provides $5 billion in grants over 5 years to support regional, local, and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

04/10/2026

Salem-Keizer Bike Rodeo
On April 26, Salem-Keizer will be hosting a bike rodeo as part of the 50th annual Monster Cookie Metric Century Ride. They are looking for participants and volunteers! More information can be found here: https://oregonsaferoutes.org/blog/event/salem-keizer-bike-rodeo/

04/09/2026

The SRTS Annual meeting will be held Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Portland. The Oregon SRTS Annual Meeting brings together practitioners, educators, and advocates to exchange ideas and reflect on the work happening in communities statewide. Through a mix of presentations and interactive activities, you’ll have the opportunity to hear what’s working and connect with others. Come ready to engage and share, leave feeling energized and inspired! Register for the meeting here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-safe-routes-to-school-annual-meeting-tickets-1985408729957?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/07/2026

The April materials focus on reminders for drivers to slow down in school zones and encourage spring time walking and rolling. View all the materials here: