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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TASK FORCE
MEETS EVERY OTHER MONTH ON WEDNESDAYS- JOIN US!
Upcoming Meetings:
February 11, April 8, June 10, August 12
10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Meets on Zoom- email Ivana Rodriguez for calendar link
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Task Force meets virtually the second Wednesday of every month (10am-11am). Our Task Force consists of RWC transportation, RWC public safety, County Health, Redwood City School District, Sequoia High School, community-based organizations, community leaders, and elected officials. The purpose of our Task Force is to address transportation related concerns, provide updates regarding transportation initiatives and infrastructure improvements, and address complex issues affecting the community or individual schools. Our goal is to convene partners from all pertinent organizations/schools and increase engagement with Safe Routes to School.
If you would like to join the SRTS Task Force, please email Ivana Rodriguez, our Safe Routes to School Program Specialist: Irodriguezarias@redwoodcity.org
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2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR UPDATES
Fun Fridays at Kennedy Middle School
The Red Morton Youth Center and Redwood City Safe Routes to School team partner to engage students at Kennedy Middle School through monthly Fun Fridays—hands-on activities that build connection,
creativity, and awareness of community resources.
Throughout the fall, students participated in a variety of activities:
- October 2025: We supported the school by refereeing the lunch time Flag Football Tournament and shared family resource packets highlighting upcoming youth events and programs, including information about programs like the Youth Unlimited Program.
- November 2025: SamTrans joined us to share transportation resources while students decorated food donation boxes for the school food drive.
- December 2025: We supported a school-wide White Elephant event, followed by a bike raffle for each grade level, bringing excitement and encouragement for active transportation.
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 International Walk to School Day 2025
On October 8th, we celebrated International Walk to School Day with Taft Community School, bringing families together to promote safe, healthy, and active ways to get to school.
Our partner, Safe Kids Santa Clara/San Mateo, led by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, generously donated safety-themed swag items, including reflective slap bracelets and animal-shaped ice and heating packs. The Safe Routes to School team also distributed family resource packets and snacks to students who walked or rolled to campus.
We were excited to be joined by SamTrans, who shared transportation resources and information with parents and students as they arrived—helping connect families with options that support safe and reliable school travel.
Thank you to Taft Community School and our community partners for making this a fun and informative morning that encouraged active transportation and safety awareness!
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 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2025
On November 14, Redwood City once again came together to honor Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a powerful show of unity, reflection, and active transportation.
This year, the Safe Routes to School team partnered with Hoover Community School, where the entire school community—TK through 8th grade—participated in a school-wide walk on and around campus. Students proudly showcased their Ruby Bridges classroom projects, creating a moving and inspiring display of learning, creativity, and commitment to kindness and inclusion.
At Clifford Elementary School, Redwood City Together supported the celebration by hosting an energizer station where students who walked, biked, or rolled to school were greeted with Ruby Bridges promotional items, Safe Routes to School swag, family resource packets, and snacks to keep their morning energized.
We’re incredibly proud of our school communities and partners for making this day such a meaningful celebration of Ruby Bridges’ legacy while encouraging safe, active, and inclusive ways to get to school.
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Walk Audits: Safer Streets for Our Students
As part of Redwood City’s Safe Routes to School efforts, walk audits help identify opportunities to make it safer and easier for students and families to walk, bike, and roll to school. These audits are conducted in partnership with the San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School Program, school communities, city departments, and local organizations to guide future safety improvements.
Walk audits bring together students, families, school staff, and community partners to identify ways to make walking and biking to school safer and more comfortable. During each walk audit, participants explore the routes around a school, note safety concerns, and suggest improvements.
Recent Walk Audits
James Avenue Walk Audit Report - DOWNLOAD
March 25, 2025
This report summarizes community feedback and proposed changes to support safer crossings, traffic calming, and better connectivity for students who travel along the James Avenue corridor.
Orion Alternative School Walk Audit Report - DOWNLOAD
March 27, 2025
This report highlights key findings and recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety around Orion Alternative School and the surrounding neighborhood.
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15 MPH School Zones: Enhancing Safety for Kids
Redwood City has implemented 15 MPH school zones to improve safety around schools and create safer, more comfortable routes for students and families. By encouraging drivers to slow down and stay alert, lower speed limits give drivers more time to react, reduce stopping distances, and help reduce the severity of collisions.
These school zones support students and families who walk, bike, and roll to and from school while encouraging safer, more active ways to travel. The 15 MPH zones are part of Redwood City’s ongoing efforts to create safer school communities and make walking, biking, and rolling a more comfortable choice for everyone. Click for maps...
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WHAT IS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL?
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide initiative that encourages and enables students to walk and bicycle to school by implementing projects and activities that improve the health, well-being, and safety of children.
Safe Routes to School is the catalyst for teaching children traffic safety skills and encouraging them to take an active mode of transportation to school.
Safe Routes to School programs help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution caused by school-related commutes, reducing our community's carbon footprint.
The Safe Routes to School program is supported through a partnership between The San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City Parks and Recreation, Redwood City School District, and Redwood City Together.
Check out our two-year work plan that outlines our program goals and strategies, below:
2024-2026 Work Plan by RWC2020
Safe Routes to School by Redwood City Together
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