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Safe Routes to School
The City of Austin’s Safe Routes to School Program educates students on pedestrian and bicycle safety and provides crossing guards at crucial intersections. Our mission is to reduce barriers that prevent students from actively traveling to school. We do this by providing crossing guards at warranted locations, educating students on pedestrian and bicycle safety, and engaging with the community to increase the number of students who choose human power to get to school.
Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Plan Public Feedback Process
In November 2016, voters approved the 2016 Mobility Bond which provided $27.5 million for Safe Routes to School improvements. We're using these funds to improve the different ways students to get to and from school. Find out more about how you can get involved.
The SRTS team wants to hear from parents, students and residents about improvements to sidewalks, intersections, bike lanes and other facilities that would help students safely walk and bike to school.
Throughout 2018, public meetings were held in Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
This year, we are gathering input from Districts 4 and 6. Stop by the following events to share your feedback on ways to improve your child's route to school.
District 4 Events
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: MT Supermarket, 10901 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78753
Date: Saturday, March 23
Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Event: Spring Sip & Shop
Location: Midtown Live, 7408 Cameron Rd , Austin, TX, 78752
Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Event: Lego Lab
Location: St. Johns Branch, Austin Public Library, 7500 Blessing Ave, Austin, TX, 78752
Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 3:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Little Walnut Creek Branch, Austin Public Library, 835 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX, 78758
Date: Monday, April 1
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Bartholomew District Park, 5201 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX, 78753
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Bartholomew Municipal Pool, 1800 E 51st St, Austin, TX, 78753
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Bartholomew Splash Pad, 5200 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX, 78753
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Event: Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Gymnasium, Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center, 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX, 78753
District 6 Events
Date: Friday, March 15
Time: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Event: Community Campout
Location: Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, TX, 78681
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Lonestar Soccer Club, 12325 Hymeadow Dr #1-200, Austin, TX, 78750
Date: Thursday, March 28
Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Event: Afterschool Program
Location: Pickfair Community Center, 10904 Pickfair Dr, Austin, TX, 78750
Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Event: Spring Fling
Location: Grandview Hills Elementary, 12024 Vista Parke Dr, Austin, TX, 78726
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Event: Sing & Shout for Kids
Location: Calvary Apostolic Church, 2701 Sam Bass Rd, Round Rock, TX, 78681
Interactive Map
Click the interactive map below to show us where we can increase safe route options near you. Available in English and Español.
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Public Works is responsible for hiring and supervising more than 220 crossing guards near or in front of 90 schools.
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