Safe Routes to School

Sign up for Bike Classes!:

We offer classes on Basic Bike Repair, Commuting, Basic Bike Skills and Foul Weather Cycling. All classes available to students, staff and volunteers at schools participating in Safe Routes to School. Contact us for more info.

International Walk to School Day:

Congrats to our top participating schools!

Boise: Longfellow, Trail Wind & Garfield

Meridian: Ponderosa, Siena & Joplin

Caldwell: Wilson & Sacajawea

Great job encouraging your communities to walk and bike to school!

• 27.5% of Idaho children age 10-17 are overweight or obese.
• As much as 20-30% of morning traffic is generated by parents driving their children to school.
• Schools that are designed so children can walk and bicycle have measurable better air quality.
• A safety analysis by the California Department of Transportation estimated that the safety benefits of SRTS was up to a 40% decrease in the childhood bicycle and pedestrian collision rates.

Treasure Valley Family YMCA

Janell Zuckerman
Safe Routes to School Director

1050 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-5502 x291

janell.zuckerman@ymcatvidaho.org

Marcus Orton
Safe Routes to School Coordinator

1050 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
office: (208) 949-3156

marcus.orton@ymcatvidaho.org