Safe Routes to School Grants Available!
SLO County Regional Rideshare just unveiled their new grant program for Safe Routes to School. Beginning in the 2012/13 school year, there will be three levels of funding available:
- Gold $700 – monthly programs throughout the entire school year
- Silver $300 – 2 – 4 programs throughout the school year
- Bronze $100 – for 1 program during the school year
If you are interested in bringing some of these funds to you school, or in increasing the number of students biking & walking to school, visit our local Safe Routes to School site to make it a reality! Whether you want to host a onetime event or kick off a year long program, Rideshare has the funds to help get you rolling.
We all know the benefits of getting more kids biking & walking to school. Safe Routes to School is dedicated to making sure more kids are able to use active transportation to get to school, it’s better for their health, helps them focus at school, and provides them with a great chance to get to know their friends and neighborhoods en route!
