Idaho Programs
Idaho has 7 Safe Routes to School Programs covering 13 school districts and providing services to over 140,000 students. There are two statewide programs which focus on providing SRTS programming in communities that are underserved with one agency also providing training and recruitment of new programs. Each SRTS program is unique and responsive to the needs of their community. SRTS programs can be tailored to urban and rural settings and all ages and abilities of students.
To learn more about a local program review the SRTS Annual Reports or click on a box below to view their website. To connect with the coordinator of a specific program or to request a demonstration of SRTS curriculum in an area of Idaho not covered by a program please email us at office@idahosmartgrowth.org.
Lake Pend Oreille School District SRTS
Lake Pend Oreille School District safe routes program serves 12 schools with around 3,800 students. The program teaches safety education to students in P.E. classes, holds learn to ride bike classes for kindergarten at two elementary schools, participates in walk and bike to school day events, and holds bike rodeos.
University of Idaho SRTS
Serving the Moscow area, this program covers 8 schools and almost 2,000 students. They teach bike education, pedestrian safety, and host annual walking and biking to school events to promote active travel in the community. Their goal is to educate, encourage, and help create safer walking and biking infrastructures near schools.
Biking the Clearwater SRTS
Covering Orofino, Peck, Cavendish, Pierce and Weippe this program serves 4 schools and 410 children. One of Idaho’s more rural programs, they focus on crossing guard training and safety education for students through school and by partnering with local sheriff deputies.
Treasure Valley SRTS
Hosted by Valley Regional Transit, this is Idaho’s biggest program covering both Ada and Canyon counties. Serving Boise, Eagle, Star, Kuna, Nampa and Caldwell they serve 7 school districts and nearly 74,000 students. This program provides in-class and on bike safety education and driver’s education on bike and pedestrian laws for new drivers.
Southeast Idaho Council of Governments SRTS
SRTS Pocatello/Chubbuck serves seven counties in Southeastern Idaho: Bingham, Power, Bannock, Caribou, Oneida, Franklin, and Bear Lake. This program works with cities and schools to make plans for safer ways for students to walk and bike to school. Through school travel plans they can assess roads and sidewalks to see what needs to be fixed to improve safety. They also team up with organizations like Outride and Cowboy Ted to hold fun events and classes that teach kids how fun and safe biking can be.
Environmental Resource Center SRTS
ERC SRTS serves the Woodriver area, this program focuses on bike and pedestrian safety.
Idaho Smart Growth
Based in Boise Idaho, ISG provides statewide support for existing and emerging programs. ISG provides staff as needed to assist current SRTS programs, provide training and recruit new programs. They also provide SRTS education to areas that are not served by other programs. They maintain the SRTS website and are available to help start new programs in the state as well as initial consulting for Child Pedestrian Safety Grants.
Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization SRTS
BMPO SRTS focuses on the Idaho Falls area. This program serves 28 schools and 10,000 students. They provide crossing guard training, provide helmets to students and have partnered with the local sheriff’s offices to promote bike safety.