SRTS Resource Guides

All Safe Routes to School Resource Guides are available for free in small quantities. Visit our order page to request copies. (PortlandOregon.gov account sign-in required - it's quick and easy!)

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Title	Image	Languages	Description
Portland SRTS brochure		English Chinese (traditional) Russian Somali Spanish Vietnamese	What does Portland's Safe Routes to School program have to offer? See how you can get involved.
SRTS Resource Menu		English Spanish	A handy recap of the campaigns, events, and other materials SRTS can offer to help parents and school staff get organized.
The Talk		English	How young is too young for students to walk and bike to school? There is no right answer but The Talk will help you think about these options for your student.
Getting There		English	Tips for how to get around and stay safe, highlighting PBOT's neighborhood maps.
Pedestrian Safety Tips		English	Did you know in Portland every corner is a crosswalk? Learn this and more, plus tips for kids and families. Includes short translation into several languages on page 2!
Pedestrian Safety - middle school level		English	Tips for how to reach Portland's Walk & Bike maps and helpful reminders for navigating your neighborhood with confidence.
Safe Biking Student Handbook		English Chinese (traditional) Russian Somali Spanish Vietnamese	A student guide for biking in traffic; includes lane positioning, turn signals, and helmet fitting.
Lock Your Bike		English Spanish	Proper technique for locking your bike up tight; includes space for recording important information in case your bike does get stolen.
Family Biking Guide		English Spanish	A how-to manual for all stages of family biking. See what options are available for hauling kids on your bike, and what to know when your children start riding on their own.
Low-Cost Biking Resources		English	How and where to find lower cost items for biking, including helmets, lights, tune-ups, training tips, and more.
Skateboarding in Portland		English	Tips, tricks and laws for skateboarding around Portland, including a list of skateparks.
School Bus Safety Tips		English	Practical tips for students riding the school bus including where to wait for the bus and how to behave on board.
TriMet: How to Ride		English Chinese (traditional) Russian Somali Spanish Vietnamese	Produced by PBOT, this worksheet will walk you through your first TriMet bus, MAX or WES trip to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience.
Riding TriMet with Kids		English	Helpful tips to help you take those first few steps onto the bus with young children. You can do it!
TriMet Low-Income Fare Guide		English	A guide to TriMet's low-income fare. See if you qualify - you could save up to 72% off regular fare price!
Transit guide for middle schoolers		English	Learn about trip planning tools and transit etiquette. This fun guide contains instructions on how to find information about fares, routes and more.
Park and Walk Guide		English	Not able to walk or bike all the way to school? Try driving part way then walk the rest. This guide will help parents get on board.
Carpool to School		English	Getting to school is more fun with more friends! Try these tips for getting a carpool to school started.
Idle Free School Zones		English	Facts about engine idling and options for getting to school without the car.
School Parking Program		English	Learn about the safety issues during pick-up & drop-off and why you shouldn't park or idle in certain areas. Let's keep everyone safe!
Walking Facts Bookmark		English	This bookmark contains fun facts about walking and tips for staying safe while walking.
Creating Change through Transportation		English	This guide contains information about how you can get involved with local organizations to make positive change in your community through transportation!
Celebrity Activity Page		English	Match each individual to the fictional statement that sounds like something they might say. Check out the chart to see how many calories are burned with different forms of transportation!