About the Conference

The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) National Conference will strengthen your ability to influence the institutions, social norms and communities that shape the success of the SRTS movement. It offers a unique opportunity to gain the skills and insights that will help you:

• Advance the integration of SRTS into transportation, engineering and planning at the local, state and federal levels
• Infuse the teaching and promotion of safe walking and biking skills into education curriculum to increase acceptability and desirability and to create lifelong behavior
• Enhance your understanding of SRTS efforts and the support of walking and biking as vital aspects of a livable community

As it highlights and recognizes programs of excellence, the conference will:

• Advance the momentum to continue this critical work for healthy kids and communities
• Bring together a cross-disciplinary audience with unique perspectives
• Provide valuable networking opportunities
• Energize SRTS advocates and supporters

As an attendee, you will:

• Gain practical, valuable insights into what’s happening with SRTS nationally
• Build your SRTS expertise
• Discover new tools to advance your own work
• Find new people with whom to collaborate
• Explore a range of topics vital to the success of the movement—from employing best practices, to creating sustainable initiatives, to building partnerships, to engaging youth and more.