Safe Routes and Cycling with Boulder Valley School District

Boulder Valley School District dedicated to training the next generation of students in the  to be smart, safe, and competent cyclists. By supporting active transportation, we help students arrive at school energized, refreshed, and ready to learn while building lifelong healthy habits.

The Benefits of Active Transportation are Endless!

Physical and Mental Health

• Walking a half-mile to school in the morning equals about a quarter of the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
• Exposure to nature and free outdoor play can have additional health benefits including stress and anxiety reduction, and increased cognitive and motor functioning. 

Academic

• Research shows that physical activity improves student focus, academic performance and classroom behavior.
• Teaching pedestrian safety skills at a young age helps prepare students for more independent travel later in life.

Community

• Students who walk to school have a better understanding of their community than those that ride the bus or are driven.
• Groups of children walking to school are a visible reminder of the importance of high quality pedestrian facilities and can help spur changes in the built environment.

Questions? Contact our Safe Routes to School team at SafeRoutes@bvsd.org.