Kansas Active Transportation

10/08/2026

Yesterday was Kansas Walk and Roll to School Day, and we just have to say 😍 WOW 😍

Students all over the state showed up on bikes, scooters, boards, sneakers, and more, showing their love for active transportation and for their school community. Way to go, Kansas!

10/05/2026

Tie those laces and pump up those tires, because Kansas Walk and Roll to School Day is THIS WEDNESDAY! Schools all across the state (and across the globe!) are gearing up for an amazing event.

Make sure you’ve checked all the boxes for your event by checking out the resources on our website: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/kwrsd

And don’t forget to tag us in your posts and take lots of pics! 📸

10/01/2026

Love Love Love 🥰

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09/29/2026

Just one more week until Walk and Roll to School Day! Check out the timeline in our Event Toolkit to make the big day a success: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/kwrsd

Go the extra mile and use our Walking School Bus resources to encourage families to walk together in groups. Key characteristics of a walking school bus include:

👣A designated route

📍 Scheduled “stops” along the route

👮Supervision by one or more trained adults

Find it all linked from the Kansas Safe Routes to School Resources & Education page!

09/23/2026

Walk and Roll to School Day is two weeks away, and it's shaping up to be an amazing day! 🤩 Check out the map to see all the Kansas communities that have registered so far.

If your school hasn’t registered yet, it’s not too late! Visit our SRTS website to register now and download everything you need to plan your event: https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/kwrsd

09/09/2026

Have you visited our SRTS website recently?

We reorganized the Resources & Education page and the Grants & Funding page — and added an interactive map of communities with completed SRTS plans. Let us know if there's something that you can't find or if you have any suggestions. We're always looking for ways to make our website better!

We announced our website refresh and other Kansas SRTS news in our most recent newsletter. We send out several e-newsletters a year with program updates, ways to get involved, and links to helpful resources.

Sign up on our website today! https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/

09/01/2026

Kansas Walk and Roll to School Day Registration is Open!

We are so excited for schools across Kansas to celebrate Kansas Walk and Roll to School Day on October 7th — that’s just a little over one month away! Get moving now by registering your school and starting to plan your event with our 2026 toolkit, flyers, templates, and more 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Get all the details and register at https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/iwrsd

08/18/2026

Announcement on the next round of projects is out!

More than $37M has been awarded to 33 Transportation Alternative projects, which will help communities in Kansans build and maintain infrastructure to help keep Kansans moving! Read more about these exciting projects here: https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6603/15

08/11/2026

🚴 Explore Kansas on Two Wheels!

Whether you're looking for a leisurely family ride or your next outdoor adventure, Kansas offers miles of scenic bike trails waiting to be explored.

One trail that continues to stand out is Flint Hills Trail State Park, which was recognized by the Rails to Trails Conservancy as a Hall of Fame Trail for its outstanding scenic beauty, history, and community impact. Stretching across the Flint Hills, it's a destination every cyclist should experience.

Before you ride:
🚴 Wear a helmet.
💧 Bring plenty of water.
☀️ Stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade.
🗺️ Plan your route before you head out.

Where's your favorite place to ride in Kansas?
https://ksoutdoors.pulse.ly/dwfbqynimd

08/05/2026

Still time to register!

Join us to learn about the sixth edition of Safe Routes Partnership’s state report cards and report, Making Strides: 2026 State Report Cards on Support for Walking, Bicycling, and Active…