Safe Routes To School 

Minnesota Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a statewide effort to make it safe, convenient, and fun for all youth to walk, bike, and roll to school and in daily life. Walking or biking to, from, and during school is an easy way for students to get exercise, stay healthy, and arrive at school ready to learn.

The 6 E's of SRTS

The 6 E’s provide the foundation for the Safe Routes to School Program. The Safe Routes to School Plan for your community will include a balanced approach – from recommendations for physical engineering improvements on the ground – to in class activities and instruction to build skills and encourage walking and biking.

• Equity   
• Engagement   
• Encouragement   
• Education   
• Engineering   
• Evaluation

2024-2025 SRTS BOOST Grant Bikes 






























MnDOT Safe Routes to School Planning
Minnesota Safe Routes to School is an effort to improve walking and bicycling conditions for our youth and encourage more active lifestyles. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), along with many other partners across the state, are working together to help schools and communities develop Safe Routes to School programs. See more about Minnesota Safe Routes to School at the Resource Center.


2025-2026 SRTS / BOOST Plan & Application

Applicant Contact Information 

• Wendy Haake
• Special Education Teacher     
• Students Achieve Integrative Learning (SAIL)- Hiawatha Valley Education District
• School- Education District
• 1410 Bundy Blvd. Winona, MN 55987
• 507-703-7705 (Haake)
• whaake@hved.org