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Welcome to C-U Safe Routes to School!
C-U Safe Routes to School Project (C-U SRTS PROJECT) is an organization with representatives from the CU Mass Transit District, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, CU Public Health District, Urbana and Champaign planning, engineering and law enforcement, Champaign County Bikes, Urbana and Champaign School Districts, as well as other educators, parents, and community members. The project came about after four years of organizing Walk & Bike to School Day in Champaign and Urbana schools and deciding that there was more that could be done to educate the community on pedestrian and bicycle safety issues.
Currently, we are operating on a grant from the National Center for Safe Routes to School, a federally funded program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. As with any project, donations, event sponsors, and contributors are always welcomed and needed for our continued success.
Currently, we are operating on a grant from the National Center for Safe Routes to School, a federally funded program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. As with any project, donations, event sponsors, and contributors are always welcomed and needed for our continued success.
Upcoming Events
Bike to School Day
Wednesday, May 6th, 2015
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On Wednesday, May 6th, students are encouraged to bike to school if safe and appropriate! Schools in Champaign-Urbana have the option to participate in the event to encourage their students to take to their bikes and learn about safety.
May is National Bike Month and our community will be having events throughout the month of May to encourage bicycling for fun and transportation. Safety is a primary focus of our programming. In preparation for bike month, watch this Melon Drop demonstrating how a helmet protects your brain. Additionally, check out the Bikability Checklist and rate how bike friendly your community is. |
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News
Urbana Safe Routes to School to Recieve $15,840 Grant from IDOT
November 24, 2014 – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced that C-U SRTS Project will receive Safe Routes to School grant funding. The project will enable and encourage elementary and middle school students to walk and bike to school, in some cases even if they live far from school.
C-U SRTS Project and Urbana School District will receive $15,840 that was matched by a $2,000 contribution toward the program from both MTD and Unit 116. The project will continue and expand programming that ensures that students can use active transportation modes such as walking and biking to get safely to school. Such programming includes the successful Walking School Bus (WSB) at Leal and Prairie Elementary.
C-U SRTS Project and Urbana School District will receive $15,840 that was matched by a $2,000 contribution toward the program from both MTD and Unit 116. The project will continue and expand programming that ensures that students can use active transportation modes such as walking and biking to get safely to school. Such programming includes the successful Walking School Bus (WSB) at Leal and Prairie Elementary.
Walking School Bus Update
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Prairie Elementary is wrapping up its successful debut semester. With the help of a University of Illinois English class (see their poster below), many families were able to join and benefit from the Walking School Bus Program.
We can't wait to grow the program and have another successful semester. Thank you volunteers! 
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Current Programs
Walking School Bus Program
Leal Elementary and Prairie Elementary
Leal Elementary and Prairie Elementary
The Walking School Bus (WSB) Program will continue in academic year 2014-2015 at Leal Elementary / Esqueal Leal and start a pilot program at Prairie Elementary! A Walking School Bus (WSB) is a fun, healthy, social, and safe way for kids to get to school. Read more about the WSB program on our Walking School Bus page.
Boltage Program at Urbana Middle School
If you are a student at UMS who walks or bikes to school, sign up for Boltage!
Boltage, is a new, free program that encourages young people to bike and walk to school. Students who sign-up for the program receive prizes for the number of days they bike or walk to school. The more days to bike or walk to school, the trips you earn, and the more wristbands and prizes you get. Wristbands indicate different levels of trips reached! Prizes will also include cinch packs, zipper pulls, blinky lights, and gift cards!
Sounds pretty cool, right? We think so too. Read more about Boltage here.
Sounds pretty cool, right? We think so too. Read more about Boltage here.
Past Events
Walk n' Roll to School Day
October 8th, 2014
October 8th, 2014
On October 8th, parents, friends and community members turned out at 8 C-U schools to support students walking and biking to school. Thousands of elementary school students participated in this national event. Read more about the event and see the gallery on our Walk n' Roll to School page.
Parent Resources
Safe Routes to School Plans
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) with help from C-U Safe Routes to School is writing two plans to help South Side Elementary and Prairie Elementary encourage health and safety around the school. Finished plans will be posted shortly on our website shortly under the Resources tab and on the CCRPC website.
PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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LINKS
Bike to School Day
Walk n' Roll to School Day
Bike Safety
Bikes on Buses
Health Brochure
Safety Videos
Online Bike Safety Quiz
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