Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS)
About SRTS
Cabrillo Unified School District’s Safe Routes to School Program is part of a countywide initiative to provide education and programs that will enable school children and families to walk, bicycle and carpool more often to school. CUSD began participating in this program during the 2012/2013 school year. All Cabrillo Unified schools are now participating in the program.
The overall goal of the program is “to make San Mateo County a healthier, safer, more sustainable and environmentally sound community with improved air quality and less traffic congestion by reducing the number of school related automobile trips.”
“The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) is designated to serve as the lead agency for implementation of SRTS projects and programs. The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is the fiscal agent responsible for administering funds for the SRTS Program.”
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SRTS Annual Plan
2017/18 Funding Update
CUSD was granted SRTS funding this year as of February 1. SMCOE entered into a new funding cycle with C/CAG this year, and since the federal fiscal year begins in October, funds were delayed this school year by 8 months. Due to this delay, the decision was made to grant funds through the next school year. The funds granted are significantly lower than in past years.
2017-2018 SRTS Plan
- This October six CUSD schools participated in International Walk to School Day (see results below).
- The Safe Routes to School Coordinator is representing CUSD on the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). A DRAFT Plan has been posted. https://www.half-moon-bay.ca.us/390/BicyclePedestrian-Advisory-Committee-BPA
- SRTS is partnering with the El Granada Dolphin Club to provide a 2-Day YBikes Program for all Dolphin Club participants in March.
- Schools will participate in Earth Day (April) and/or Bike to School Day (May 9th).
- SRTS is working with community partners to seek funding to continue the HMBHS Lewis Foster Drive Solar Lighting Project and Bicycle Activities for the Youth Summit.
- SRTS will continue to work with school administration and community partners to improve safety at and around schools.
READ MORE about prior year results & audits.
International Walk to School Day Results - October 4, 2017
Congratulations to all Cabrillo Unified students who chose to participate in International Walk to School Day this year!
- Over 625 students were tracked taking an active form of transportation to school, such as walking, biking, skateboarding or scooting.
- And schools tracked about 570 students carpooling, riding a school bus, or taking SamTrans to school.
- So about 55% of CUSD students that were tracked, participated in International Walk to School Day!