The Seattle Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is hosting a back to school event on August 26th at Greenwood Park!

Please spread the word to families in your network about this free, family-friendly celebration to learn about Safe Routes to School and bike skills for kids of all ages. There’s a bike rodeo with skills course, a helmet giveaway, free snacks, prizes, a scavenger hunt, music, storytime with Seattle Public Libraries, bike mechanics, and more! More info in the attached flyer.

Safe Routes to School & Bike Rodeo
August 26th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Greenwood Park 602 NW 87th St, Seattle, WA 98117

We’re also looking for a few volunteers to help at the event with the bike rodeo and other activities—if know someone interested, please contact me by 8/9 at [email protected].

You also might be interested to know: SDOT’s Safe Routes to School is promoting safe driving around Middle Schools this fall.

Two new middle schools are opening in Seattle, including Robert Eagle Staff Middle School at 90th just off Aurora. That means more kids walking and biking in these neighborhoods. We’re letting drivers know about the schools and reminding drivers to be alert and aware when driving down these high-speed, heavy traffic-filled streets and keep their eyes open for middle schoolers in these neighborhoods. You’ll see the campaign around town soon and we’ll share more info soon. You can check out the campaign here: http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/srts_Middlesafety.htm

We hope to see you at the event and thanks for any help spreading the word!