Safe Routes to School
WHY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AT PONDEROSA?
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs promote walking and bicycling to school in a safe and healthy environment. Here are the top 5 reasons to support a Safe Routes to School Program in our school:
- Eases traffic congestion near schools, making schools safer
- Improves air quality near schools
- Physically active children perform better in school
- Physical activity like walking and bicycling, along with better food choices, fight the growing obesity epidemic among U.S. children, and improves overall health
- Builds a strong sense of neighborhood and community
For more information about Safe Routes to School, visit the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.
