Reduce disparities by prioritizing schools with the highest need, celebrating the diversity of the community, and aiming to offer programs that are accessible to all.
Teach students walking and biking safety skills, inform families about active transportation options, and promote safe driving near schools. Learn more about local SRTS Education efforts, curriculum materials, and more.
Use special events to spark enthusiasm for walking, biking, and rolling to school. See Walk & Roll to School Days for information on special events
Improve safety of the physical environment around schools and along school routes using construction, signage, and signals. Check out the SRTS Engineering page for updates.
Build thoughtful relationships with community groups and organizations to collaborate, identify challenges, and address needs. (Note, this E is new as of 2020 and not currently reflected as an E in the 2017 Action Plan.)
Monitor ongoing program efforts and outcomes to inform future activities.
Check out the following resources to explore the Tacoma SRTS Program and improve school transportation safety:
Questions, concerns, or comments, email: saferoutestoschool@cityoftacoma.org.