Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program Welcome Back to
School!
The Solano Safe Routes to School Program is Here for You!
As the 2021/22 school year begins, Solano SR2S is committed to continue working with our school partners to support the health and safety of students. We know there’s still a lot of uncertainty at this time, but we want you to know we’re here to help.

In this newsletter:
  • Meet our New SR2S Team Members
  • SR2S Events and Activities for 2021/22 and Virtual Resources
  • Drop-off and Pick-up Guide
  • International Walk to School Day, October 6, 2021
  • Pedestrian Advisory Committee Openings

We look forward to re-engaging and meeting with schools to provide educational programs, resources and guidance to make walking and biking to school a safe and healthy journey for students and their families.
Meet the Team

This summer, two new part-time coordinators joined the SR2S team – Jennifer Hanley and Kara Shuttin. They will assist Karin Bloesch, Senior Program Coordinator, in managing your school's individual needs. All team members can assist you, however we’ve assigned each school district and private school its own coordinator to give you personalized and efficient service.

Jennifer Hanley – Benicia USD, Vallejo City USD, Fairfield-Suisun USD (Suisun City schools) & River Delta USD (Rio Vista schools)

Kara Shuttin – Fairfield-Suisun USD (Fairfield schools), Vacaville USD, Dixon USD & Travis USD
Our fully-vaccinated team is available to work with you to offer both in-person or virtual events and activities for your school community. We have some new and creative ways to engage with students and families and hope you will continue to integrate the Safe Routes to School program into your school culture through education and addressing traffic safety to increase the number of students walking and biking to school.

Visit our website and let us know which SR2S events and activities you may be interested in this school year.

We also have a page dedicated to virtual and "At Home" resources that includes walk and bike safety videos, lesson plans, and activities to help students stay active and healthy while at home and during breaks. Check it out.

Improved Drop-off and Pick-up Plans Can Help Address Safety During High Traffic Times

While students were learning from home this past school year, SR2S developed school resources in preparation for the return to in-person learning. In anticipation of increased car traffic, the SR2S team put together this handy reference guide...see how we can help.

Looking Ahead...
International Walk to School Day is Back,
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

The SR2S team understands that this new school year will be challenging, but we look forward to celebrating Walk to School Day once again - on a smaller scale.

Please contact us to discuss options to make this fun and popular event happen at your school. Read more...
Interested in participating on the STA Pedestrian Advisory Committee?

We are looking for volunteers to represent Dixon, Vacaville, and Solano County. Make sure your city has a representative to help shape the future for pedestrian projects and safety in your community.

For more info, contact Kathrina Gregana, STA Planning Assistant at: kgregana@sta.ca.gov.