“Nearly 50 percent of American school-age children walked or biked to school in the late 1960s. In 2009, only 13 percent did.”

The Bike Bus movement, led in large part by Sam Balto/Bike Bus World has helped countless children and families bike to school safely and joyfully 👏❤️

Want Your Kids To Jump Out Of Bed To Get To School? Put Them On The Bike Bus.

“You know what’s more important than traffic enforcement? Designing your landscape to be welcoming, convenient, and safe to cyclists.”
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Why doesn’t the “TCP” the Portland Traffic Calming Program if it still exists? Portland Bureau of Transportation

I saw what happened with Hopkins in Berkeley and I'mma tell you guys right now: you better fight back hard. You give them an inch they're going to take a mile. No cars on West Portal, period. Take this serious and dont give an inch. A whole family wiped out.

When I worked at USDOT, I used to regularly have meetings with school districts that built their schools like this only to realize they couldn't possibly afford to bus their students to their new school.

It was great to welcome Robin Ye for Portland at our Lent #BikeBus on Earth Day. Listen to what we can do to ensure all of our kids have safe, accessible--and fun--ways to get to school! #EarthDay2024

We speak to Momentum Mag about the rise of the bike bus and school street:

'The future of cities belongs to their children, and this new movement might just be a vital tipping point where they are finally considered and involved in the planning process.'

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The first sunny Shawlands #bikebus of the year? (Maybe not, but always nice when the sun makes an appearance!) Anyway, we’re bike bussing today for safer cycling tomorrow! #SafeStreetsForAll

Rain 🌧️ is no deterrent for families in Odell. They show up for Earth 🌎 Day walk and roll to school.

Thanks to a $25,000 grant from GHSA and National Road Safety Foundation, these families will have a demonstration Puma 🐾 Path to school from August to October!

⚠️TOUR NEWS⚠️

“we’re also hitting asia and europe and a bunch of other places.” -adam met

it is confirmed that ajr WILL be going on a europe and asia leg in the tour, maybe even in other continents.

so international ajr fans, get hyped!

#BikeBuses rock 👌🤩🙌

Shawl ands were our UK inspiration for our Dorset based Barrack Rd Bike Bus . We’re still waiting for a safe space to cycle to Christchurch Junior

Brilliant job guys - great turnout 👏👏👏

Gotta love friends trolling me asking if I know about the #BikeBus .

I would never get a tattoo but if I did I think it might be this.

Never underestimate the power of 13 flex-posts.

Thank goodness Portland Bureau of Transportation installed a deadly foxed object (DFO) on the road or this driver who allegedly hit a pedestrian would have done more damage.

Every school built should have a 1 mile walk shed. No more carpool lines.

If streets aren't safe enough for a 3rd grader to walk - they shouldn't exit.

Ban school car lines, not TikTok.

Message of the week goes to this one.

Find yourself a city councilor who prioritizes children’s mobility, independence & safe streets. Can we get 10 donations today of $5 or more to support his campaign?! Robin Ye for Portland secure.actblue.com/donate/friends…

Happy 2 Year Anniversary to the Bike Bus Sam Balto!

I’m so proud to live in Portland bc the bike bus movement became viral here in our city.

Bike buses give kids a great way to get to school in the mornings, but Portland needs safer routes to school & the city should help.