Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee

The Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee oversees Hawaii's Safe Routes to School program, which uses federal and state funding to improve the safety and accessibility of walking and biking routes near public schools. The committee advises the Department of Transportation on project prioritization, program guidelines, and coordination with schools and communities, and monitors outcomes e like me reduction in pedestrian and cyclist injuries near campuses. It helps direct infrastructure improvements, education campaigns, and enforcement efforts to create safer school travel environments.

Safe Routes to School projects can result in new sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and traffic calming measures near schools in your community. Parents, teachers, school administrators, and nā lālā kaiaulu can nominate priority projects and participate in the advisory process to address unsafe conditions near local schools.