What is Safe Routes to School?

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national initiative that promotes walking and bicycling to school through infrastructure improvements, safety education, and other incentives. SRTS initiatives improve safety and levels of physical activity for K-12 students. Nationally, SRTS programs have been implemented by departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, school districts, or even individual schools.

Safe Routes to School and the NFRMPO

There is an SRTS Subcommittee of the Northern Colorado Bicycle and Pedestrian Collaborative working to build and support SRTS programs in Northern Colorado. The committee comprises representatives from NFRMPO communities and interested organizations and can assist with any efforts to establish new programs in the region.

SRTS Programs in Northern Colorado

There are multiple SRTS programs in Northern Colorado. More information can be found here:

• Fort Collins
• Bike Fort Collins
• Greeley
  • Contact: Kristen Wilkinson
• Timnath
  • Contact: Tom Casal
• Windsor/Severance
  • Contact: Gregory Jacobsen
• Loveland
  • Contact: AnnaRose Cunningham

Statewide SRTS Program

The Colorado Safe Routes to School program is administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). CDOT SRTS provides significant resources, including grant funding to support SRTS efforts across the state. Bicycle Colorado, an advocacy organization, also promotes and supports SRTS. More information on these statewide organizations can be found here:

• Colorado Safe Routes to School
• Bicycle Colorado

Other Safe Routes to School Resources

Numerous national organizations also provide valuable SRTS resources. Visit any of the following websites to learn more.

• Safe Routes Partnership
  • Colorado Safe Routes to Everyday Destinations Guide
• Safe Kids Northern Colorado
• The National Center for Safe Routes to School
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
  • Creating Accessible, Equitable, Safe, and Complete Networks for Young Pedestrians
• Federal Highway Administration

Funding

Here are potential funding sources for either programmatic or infrastructure programs in your area.

• CDOT SRTS
• MPO Funding Sources
  • Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
  • Transportation Alternatives (TA)
  • Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
  • Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
  • Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund (MMOF)
• Safe Routes Partnership
  • 2026 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grant – Applications Now Open Through September 4, 2026
• Other Federal Funding Sources
  • Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
  • Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Opportunities Table

Events

Below are Safe Routes to School related events:

There are no upcoming events at the moment. Check back soon!

Questions or Comments?

You may direct Regional Safe Routes to School questions or comments to Mykayla Graalum at mgraalum@nfrmpo.org or (970) 818-9497.