BikeFest in the Park was a big success! Volunteer mechanics from the Bike Mobile restored over 50 bicycles at Pickleweed Park in San Rafael. The event aimed to empower the community and promote bicycle safety. A bicycle safety course was held for young bikers, followed by a family bike parade along the Bay Trail.
Marin County has entered into a management agreement with the Trust For Public Land, giving bicyclists and pedestrians access to miles of paved pathways, bridges and a tunnel under a busy roadway at the San Geronimo Golf Course property west of Woodacre.
The submission deadline has been extended for the Safe Routes to Schools Art Contest for Marin students grades K through 5. Your young artist has until January 31st to create a colorful scene of walking or biking – and the Grand Prize winner will receive a new bicycle and helmet.
With parades of families, bike trains and and escorting fire trucks, Safe Routes to Schools Marin will lead events for this year’s iWalk – International Walk to School Day – at 50 Marin schools this Wednesday, October 4.
Schools in Marin will be starting up soon! Here’s a quick refresher course with tips on getting to and from schools safely, courtesy of the Safe Routes to Schools program.
Marin County Safe Routes to Schools is seeking a dynamic and passionate instructor to teach elementary and middle school students bicycle & pedestrian safety education in schools throughout Marin County.
Gwen Froh received the 2017 “Vision to Action” (VIA) Award, acknowledging her dedicated service to Marin’s youth as Program Director of Safe Routes to Schools.
On a single day in Marin, 15,000 students “travel green” to school – Safe Routes to Schools Program has been instrumental in transforming a car-dependent culture to one that embraces alternative transportation for its youth
MTC’s 2016 Grand Award was awarded posthumously to Deb Hubsmith as a reminder of the impact that one passionate, tenacious individual can make
Planners need to hear from you that safe routes to schools are a priority!
