Safe Routes to School is a program helping to create safe, convenient and encouraging activities for Bethel students to walk, roll and bike to and from schools. This is important for the health and safety of our students while contributing to our community’s livability.
Walking maps are available for Bethel schools. The maps are designed to help families select routes for their students to walk.
Bethel works to increase physical activity while improving walking and bicycling conditions throughout the district in partnership with our local officials. Program elements of Safe Routes to School are based upon national best practices related to the 6 E’s.
A group of children walking to school with one or more adults is called a Walking School Bus. Clear Lake Elementary principal John Luhman showed how easy it is by inviting students to walk to school with him.