Resources for PTA / PTO
For PTA leaders and community councils, Safe Routes Utah provides a comprehensive toolkit designed to turn safety advocacy into school-wide engagement. As the bridge between parents and school administration, the PTA plays a critical role in transforming “the way we’ve always done it” into a culture of active, healthy, and safe transportation. Our resources empower you to lead high-impact initiatives, from coordinating a “Walking School Bus” in your neighborhood to hosting “Walk & Roll” assemblies that energize students and decrease the dangerous congestion of the morning car line. By leveraging our ready-made educational materials, safety checklists, and incentive programs, your PTA can directly influence student wellness, improve local air quality, and help ensure that every child has a secure path to the classroom.
PTA Action Items & Resources
Host an Assembly
Visit our interactive map tool to identify the safest, UDOT-vetted paths to your child’s school, including locations of crossing guards and sidewalks.
Coordinate a Walk/Bike Audit
Lead a volunteer group of parents and local officials to walk the routes surrounding your school. Use our Audit Checklist to identify missing sidewalks, faded crosswalks, or visibility issues to report to city engineers.
Safety Promotion Kits
Access pre-written newsletter blurbs and social media graphics to keep parents informed about the Walk & Roll Challenge and monthly prize deadlines.
Walk & Roll Tracking
Download and print monthly tracker sheet for classroom competitions, a proven way to boost participation through peer encouragement.
Safe Routes Committee Liaison
Act as the parent voice on the state-mandated committee that reviews and updates your school’s annual Safe Routes Map. For most schools this is the Community Council, but reach out to your principal for more information.
Safe Routes Activity Booklet
Include the safe walking and biking message year round with monthly newsletters.
Safety Fair Ideas
Promote the benefits of safe travel and an active lifestyle at a larger scale.
