Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S)

SR2S is here with more Heart Health Month Tips... Stay on track of your heart health by getting your blood pressure checked! Did you know that you can check out a Blood Pressure Kit from your local @Solano County Library branch? #HeartMonth #solanolibrary#SolanoSR2S @vibesolano VibeSolano Visit https://solanolibrary.com/ or call 1-866-57-ASKUS to reserve yours today!

The Solano Mobility Call Center is hiring for a part-time position. Are you interested in helping others with their transportation needs? Consider coming to work with us.

Boost your heart health with some fun physical activity! This #HeartMonth be sure to engage in heart healthy activities, such as walking, bicycling and even dancing! A little activity goes a long way! How are you moving today? #OurHearts #heartdisease #SolanoSR2S #getactive VibeSolano

Did you Know, in 1883, Jan Matzeliger, a Black man, successfully invented what many before him had attempted: an automated shoemaking machine that quickly attached the top of the shoe to the sole. This process is called lasting and allowed for shoes to be produced much faster and become more affordable. Honor Mr. Matzeliger today and grab some shoes and go for a walk. VibeSolano Solano County Office of Education Read more about him at: https://www.invent.org/inductees/jan-ernst-matzeliger

Today is "Wear RED Day." Join us today in raising awareness about #heartdisease by sporting your favorite red outfit! Use #OurHearts to share what you’re doing today to show your heart some love! VibeSolano

The Solano Safe Routes to School Program was happy to celebrate 2 champion schools at the Solano Transportation Authority virtual awards program today, Dixon Montessori Charter School, and Crystal Middle School in Suisun City. These two schools have shown dedicated partnership with the Solano SR2S program by encouraging their students to be active and by providing opportunities for them to walk or bike to school safely.

Here is a great resource for virtual lessons on Walking Safety. Looking for a good way to help your students or children learn to navigate the walk in your neighborhood or around their school, when they return? Check out these fun lessons and activities. Reach out to us for more information on walk and bike safety. VibeSolano Dixon Montessori Charter School DCMS PTO Padan Booster Club Dan O. Root II PTO Cordelia Hills Elementary School Fairmont Charter Elementary School Cambridge Elementary Foxboro Elementary Jean Callison Elementary D.H. White Elementary Kairos Public Schools Dan Mini Elementary School Mary Farmar Elementary Matthew Turner Elementary Joe Henderson Elementary School

Our office will be closed Thursday, November 25th, and Friday, November 26th. Our Safe Routes to School staff wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

What a great resource to strengthen the mind-body connection developed by these local students! Great job to the Benicia Friday Night Live group! Way to keep us all moving! VibeSolano

Our parks across Solano County are open. Walking, biking or rolling to the park is a great way to get some exercise in during the day or on the weekend. The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is working to re-imagine the parks in Vallejo. Help them design what you would like to see for the park near you! Take the survey at https://survey.rrcresearch.com or use the link below. VibeSolano Vallejo City Unified School District #activekidslearnbetter #solanosr2s

It's National Take a Hike Day! Did you know we have hikes for the whole family across Solano County? Check out the Solano County Top 10 Hikes and Walks to help plan your next outdoor adventure. https://sta.ca.gov/docume/solano-county-top-10-walks-hikes/

What a great way to get moving! Consider joining this step challenge and walk your way through historic sites on the East Coast. You can register through Benicia Parks & Community Services - Recreation and it's open for non-Benicia residents also. VibeSolano Benicia Police Department Mary Farmar PTA Joe Henderson Elementary School Matthew Turner Elementary Robert Semple PTG

Tomorrow, November 13th is World Kindness Day. Here are some ideas on how to spread some kindness in your community. You can also take a Kindness Pledge... share how you are spreading smiles around you. https://www.facebook.com/SHAPEAmericaFB/posts/10158704010441445

Make sure you are being safe when out enjoying our open spaces or even in your backyard. Here are tips from our friends at Solano Public Health about West Nile Virus. Keep COVID safe too by wearing your mask, keeping 6 feet away from others, and washing your hands regularly.

Thank you Arts Benicia for a great way to encourage students to get moving and creative. Let's see those "Chalk your Walk" photos. Mary Farmar PTA Joe Henderson Elementary School Matthew Turner Elementary Robert Semple PTG Benicia Police Department VibeSolano #activekidslearnbetter #solanosr2s #Chalk4ed

If you plan to visit our playgrounds or parks now that they are open - Remember to check the air quality and follow these COVID safety tips from our partners at Solano Public Health and VibeSolano . Follow these pages to see what's happening at parks in your town....Benicia Parks & Community Services - Recreation Suisun City Recreation, Parks & Marina Department City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Greater Vallejo Recreation District Vacaville Parks and Recreation https://www.facebook.com/SolanoCountyPH/posts/3049297088509537

Join our team! The deadline to apply is 12:00pm on Wednesday, October 21st (may close early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received).

You must be 18 years or older to enter... but here is a great way to share how you "Go Safely" on foot or on your bike. Get your family involved and learn about safety tips along the way! VibeSolano For contest rules visit: https://gosafelyca.org/photo-contest-rules/

Do you look 4 ways always? This video from our friends at Walk 'n Rollers has 10 great tips for kids about walking safely. Remember to follow COVID Safety protocols - wear your mask and stay 6 feet apart. VibeSolano #SolanoSR2S #pedsafetymonth

Today is "Bike to Wherever" Day! Remember these Biking Safety Tips for a safe ride... 1. Follow the rules of the road - Did you know that if you ride a bicycle on the road you have the same responsibilities as the driver of a car? - Stop at intersections, stop signs, and ride with the ... direction of traffic. 2. Make sure you are seen and heard - Reflective tape or clothing, reflectors and rear lights make it easier to be seen. - Head lamps or handle bar lights are a must to help to light the road in front of you, and help others to see you! - Bright colored clothing catches people’s attention in the daytime. - A bell or horn will let others know you are near. 3. Don't forget your Helmet! Make sure it fits properly not only is this the law if you are under 18 it sets a positive example and could save your life. See more bike safety tips below and remember Solano SR2S is here to help you bike and walk safely! #BiketoWherever #BikeSolano #SolanoSR2S Solano Mobility VibeSolano

Did you know that we are all pedestrians at some time during the day? Whether you are on your bike riding to the park, walking your dog in your neighborhood, or walking from your car to go inside the grocery store. We have shared several tips this month to help drivers be "Ped Friendly" but pedestrian safety is a 2-way street! We will continue sharing bike and ped safety tips to help keep everyone safe on foot, on wheels, or in the car. #pedsafetymonth #solanosr2s VibeSolano Cordelia Hills Elementary School Eugene Padan Elementary School Fairmont Charter Elementary School Cambridge Elementary Dixon Montessori Charter School Gretchen Higgins Elementary Jean Callison Elementary

Kids are always watching - Are you a good driver role model? When driving put your phone in the backseat, or out of sight. Distracted driving is dangerous to you, other drivers and pedestrians.See how we can all "Go Safely." #pedsafetymonth #solanosr2s https://youtu.be/paccSRUhZtw

The Rio Vista Police Department has a great activity for kids that they can do inside while we wait for better air so we can return to outdoor walks and bike rides. Have you met K9 Rio Well here is your chance to win a meet and greet! Looking forward to the department sharing the coloring pages. https://www.facebook.com/RioVistaPoliceDepartmentCA/posts/1747633138747212