Safe Routes to School Program
The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) is to improve safety and mobility for children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school. Funding from this program is for projects within two-miles of primary, middle and high schools (K-12).
Since 2005, the program has awarded $135 million for 270 projects from over $499 million in requests.
Call for projects
The Safe Routes to School call for projects is closed. Applications were due June 6, 2022.
Additional updates will be posted on the WSDOT Walk and Roll E-news. Sign up for emails
Legislative reports
Prioritized project lists and program updates.
2021 SRTS/PBP Status Report and Recommendations for Change (PDR 910KB)
Traction tires are a special type of tire
manufactured with at least 1/8 of an inch tread. Traction tires are usually marked with a mountain/snowflake symbol, the letters M+S or “All Season.”
Carry chains, practice before leaving
Requiring chains keeps traffic moving during storms rather than closing a pass or roadway.
Prep your car. Fill up your gas tank,
pack jumper cables, ice scraper, warm clothing, snacks and water.