Massachusetts Safe Routes to School

Spring is in the air! Just in time for our annual “New Tools for Schools” Spring Webinar on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Join us for an informative session about what is new and upcoming from the MassDOT #SRTS team! Visit our website to register: https://lnkd.in/eKx_VZwF

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the MassDOT #SRTS team! We’re so lucky to have dedicated Crossing Guards all over the Commonwealth (and they’re easy to spot in their green!) ?? Nominations for our Crossing Guard of the Year award(s) close at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 19. Make sure to submit entries (& photos!) before then: https://lnkd.in/eaJJ3XMV

The 5th annual MassDOT #SRTS Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is less than a week away! Outreach Coordinator Tina spent some time in Somerville last week showing early appreciation for Bob and Billy at the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and Greta and Jose at the Argenziano School. Somerville Public Schools Nominations for our Crossing Guard of the Year award(s) close at 5 pm on Wednesday, March 19. Make sure to submit entries (& photos!) before then: https://lnkd.in/eaJJ3XMV

The 5th annual MassDOT #SRTS Crossing Guard of the Year nomination form is now open! Get your entries in by 5 PM on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, Wednesday, March 19 and don’t forget to include a photo of them in action! Remember, you can celebrate your Crossing Guards whenever you’d like. And we want to join in on the fun! Send your Outreach Coordinator photos of your celebrations all month long. Visit our website to access flyers in multiple languages, downloadable “thank you” cards, and find the nomination form: https://lnkd.in/eaJJ3XMV

Over the weekend, the MassDOT #SRTS team joined the Chelsea Public Library’s event dedicated to both the Yard Sign Design Contest (now closed) and an early start to Crossing Guard Appreciation! The Crossing Guard of the Year nomination form opens THIS Saturday, March 1st but it’s never too early to start saying “thank you!” Visit our website to access flyers in multiple languages, downloadable “thank you” cards, and find the nomination form when it opens: https://lnkd.in/eaJJ3XMV

Over the weekend, the MassDOT #SRTS team joined Quincycles in promoting #bikesafety at Quincy’s Lunar New Year event. Remember SRTS doesn’t only work with schools, we love collaborating with community groups whenever possible! Interested in being an Alliance Partner? Fill out the form on our website: https://lnkd.in/eUMZGVYC

Last week, the Watertown Free Public Library hosted an arts and crafts session for students participating in the annual MassDOT #SRTS Yard Sign Design Contest. Outreach Coordinator Sarah presented this year’s theme of #helmetsafety to guide the students with their ideas. Watertown Public Schools The Yard Sign Design Contest closes next week on Monday February 24th. If you’re looking for an activity over winter break, check out the guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eMF6SmvY

Happy Valentine's Day Massachusetts! Want to know what we love? All the incredible ways students across the Commonwealth practice #pedestriansafety and #bikesafety! Looking for a way to show off your safety knowledge over the Winter break? Submit to the MassDOT #SRTS Yard Sign Design Contest! The theme is #helmetsafety and entries are due Monday, February 24th: https://lnkd.in/eMF6SmvY

The #SRTS annual Winter Webinar covered the popular topic of #TrafficGardens. Our guest speakers included MassDOT and Fionnuala Quinn from Discover Traffic Gardens. If you missed it, a recording is available on our website, along with our new Traffic Garden toolkit and flyer! Visit our website to access our new materials and fill out the interest form: https://lnkd.in/gKrAQ3cr??

Last week, students across the Commonwealth embraced the cold while participating in the annual MassDOT #SRTS #WinterWalk. Check out these schools’ celebrations! It’s not too late to participate! You can celebrate Winter Walk all month long. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eWZxAvnN