In accordance with COVID-19 County and State Health Orders, walks or bike rides are permissible as long as six feet of physical distancing are maintained from those not in your household. Walks and bike rides are great ways to stay active, enjoy our beautiful community and de-stress by getting your recommended 60-150 minutes of daily physical activity. Here are some resources to enhance your walking and biking experience.

• Bicyclist FAQs: Sharing the Road
• Learn How to Ride Safely
• 10 Ways to Avoid Accidents /Diez consejos básicos para evitar accidentes
• Riding in the Rain
• Riding around Trucks
• Sharing Trails - Guidelines and Etiquette
• Beginner's Guide to Picking the Perfect Bike
• Where to Ride in the Peninsula
• Where to Ride in Palo Alto

Safe Routes to School is part of a national movement targeting improved safety and active transportation choices for families and communities.The mission of the local City / PAUSD / PTA SRTS community partnership is to reduce risk to students en route to and from school, and to encourage more families to choose healthy, active, sustainable alternatives to driving solo more often. The Five-Year Work Plan outlines program goals and strategies for achieving them. Activity/program completion is dependent on program funding and capacity, and may be subject to change as demand dictates. 

• Frequently Asked Questions about Student School Commute Safety
• Maps: Walk and Roll Suggested Routes
• Educational Resources: Walking, Biking, Transit and Carpooling
• Engagement: Crossing Guard and Bike Theft Prevention
• Program Data
• Partners and Program History
• What does equity mean to SRTS?

In accordance with COVID-19 County and State Health Orders, walks or bike rides are permissible as long as six feet of physical distancing are maintained from those not in your household. Walks and bike rides are great ways to stay active, enjoy our beautiful community and de-stress by getting your recommended 60-150 minutes of daily physical activity. Here are some resources to enhance your walking and biking experience.

• NEW! Walking School Buses and Reopening 
• NEW! Starting a Walking School Bus During COVID 
• Walk and Bike Route Planning Maps and Links 
• Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education Links to Virtual Resources
• Entertainment: Pedestrian and Bicycle Books, Movies and Videos
• PAUSD School Reopening Transportation Guidelines
• Park 'n' Walk Information
• Pedestrian and Pedaling Pathways Information
• Bus Stop and Walk Information
• Back to School 2020 Recommendations for Safe Routes to School Programming

The Palo Alto SRTS Program coordinates bicycle and pedestrian safety education for PAUSD families. More than 58% of PAUSD students currently walk or bike to school. Core education programs touch approximately 5,888 students, or roughly 49% of total PAUSD enrollment. Sample Curriculum

• Churchill/Alma Community Meeting Thursday, January 21st, 2021. 6:30 pm. https://zoom.us/join | Call: (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 969 1811 8202

• Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. Event | Thursday, January 18th, 2021. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. On January 18, we honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events planned with various community partners, including Youth Community Services. For more details and to register for the Zoom link visit here .

• Ruby Bridges Walk 'n' Roll Black History Month | Click Here to sign up for this event | February, 2021. On November 14, 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black student to integrate an all-white school. She was escorted by federal marshals, past chanting and taunting white protesters. Ruby Bridges Walk 'n' Roll to School Month (RBWTSD) is the perfect opportunity to learn about the Civil Rights movement and make connections to today's collective efforts for change. RBWTSD provides the opportunity to celebrate Ruby's courage by walking or biking to school or anywhere in Palo Alto or nearby cities (East Palo Alto or Mountain View).

The CSTSC is composed of community members, City of Palo Alto staff and Palo Alto Unified School District staff who serve in an advisory capacity to the City Manager and the Superintendent on matters relating to student traffic safety. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Meetings are generally held the third Thursday of the month.

• Thursday, February 15th 10am-12pm. https://zoom.us/j/95611950151 Call in: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 956 1195 0151