Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a comprehensive and proven approach to increase walking and biking to school with the goals of reducing congestion and harmful pollutants around schools and increasing the safety and physical activity of students. 

School Resources  

WALK AND ROLL TO SCHOOL MAP

An inventory of existing facilities, including sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes were mapped for many of Walnut Creek's schools. Where and when possible, we are encouraging those to get out of their vehicles and walk or roll to school.  It is not only good for your health, but it is also good for the environment. Use the below map or this link to navigate to Walnut Creek's Walk and Roll to School Map. 

 

Don't see your school? City staff will be updating the map to include all schools in the City.  

2023 BACK TO SCHOOL FLYERS

Informational sheets providing details about many recent school area traffic safety improvements, upcoming construction, and idle free zones were sent out to City schools.     

• School Traffic Safety One Sheet 
• Idle Free Zones
• School Crosswalk Improvements 
• Pedestrian Improvements near Las Lomas High School
• Construction and Pick-up/Drop of for Las Lomas
• Pavement Maintenance Project (Foothill Middle, Walnut Acres, Berean Christian, Eagle Peak, and Northgate)

STREET SMARTS DIABLO

Street Smarts Diablo is an excellent countywide program encouraging walking and bike to school, as well as information about carpools and discounted transit passes.  Visit Street Smarts Diablo for more information. 

Goals & Desired Outcomes of the Study 

SUSTAINABILITY

Increase school trips made via active and shared transportation (rolling, walking, transit, and carpooling) and promote these as viable, everyday options 

SAFETY 

Improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to increase student and parent confidence in safe walking and bicycling 

COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION 

Maintain open communication, strengthen and leverage existing partnerships, engage and empower key stakeholders, and provide accessible educational materials 

Other questions can be sent to dutytraffic@walnut-creek.org