Partnership Levels

Partnership levels signify a school’s progress towards implementing the Safe Routes to School programs. Partner schools agree to accomplish specific goals during each school year, based upon 3 levels.

Partnership levels signify a school’s progress towards implementing the Safe Routes to School programs. Partner schools agree to accomplish specific goals during each school year, based upon 3 levels.

Take a look at the four school partnership levels available, then click here to let us know you’re ready to start a SRTS program at your school.

Please contact the School Outreach Coordinator serving your area. Click here to find the contact information for the School Outreach Coordinator for your area

School Level partnerships are for entry level participation. School Partners agree to complete the following three activities:

  • Officially partner with the Resource Center by completing and submitting a Partner Profile Form.
  • Identify a school champion to implement programs and to act as a primary contact.
  • Work towards building and maintaining SRTS programs.

To learn more about participating in the program as a Beginner Level, visit our Planning Guide page (click here) and view or download Chapter 1 by clicking here.

Bronze Level partnerships are focused on making their SRTS program part of the school community. Schools at this level meet the School Partnership requirements and agree to complete the activity below, plus one of the other programs listed.

  • Conduct a Student Travel Survey before the start of the program and after the program has been in place for at least 6 months.

Additional programs:

  • Host a Safe Routes to School Kick-Off Event (i.e. International Walk to School Day in October)
  • Communicate with school parents, teachers and administrators about SRTS (i.e. distribute safe walking and bicycling tip sheets)
  • Coordinate a GA SRTS presentation to school stakeholders (the Resource Center can provide the speaker)

Bronze Level Partners receive a free incentive item for each student participant, and program assistance as needed.

To learn more about participating in the program as a Bronze Level, visit our Planning Guide page (click here) and view or download Chapter 2 by clicking here.

Silver Level partnerships are for programs that are gaining momentum. Schools at this level meet Bronze Level requirements, plus implement one of the choices listed below the program below and at least one additional program listed.

  • Support two SRTS Events per year. Examples:
    • Organize a neighborhood walk/bike ride to assess safety issues and ease of walking/bicycling
    • Conduct fall and spring walk/bike to school days
    • Conduct a safety assembly focused on walking and bicycling

         Additional programs:

  • Sustain at least one on-going program to encourage walking and/or bicycling (i.e. Walking School Buses, Bike Trains)
  • Conduct a classroom based program to educate children on safe walking and/or bicycling behaviors

Silver Level Partners receive a free incentive item for each student participant, an event banner and guidance on preparing the SRTS Travel Plan.

To learn more about participating in the program as a Silver Level, visit our Planning Guide page (click here) and view or download Chapter 2 by clicking here.

Gold Level partnerships are for programs that are striving for long term sustainability. Schools at this level meet Bronze and Silver level requirements, plus complete the program below and at least one additional program listed.

  • SRTS Program is supported by the PTA or in some other way to ensure ongoing (year after year) participation

         Additional programs:

  • Pedestrian and/or bicycle education is provided in the classroom to all students
  • SRTS Program is integrated into the school's reward system, or other on-going school program
  • Staff members of the school actively participate in the SRTS program
  • Develop a school travel plan

The Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center strongly encourages Gold Level Partners to develop a Travel Plan as part of their efforts to create a sustainable program.
Gold level partners receive a free incentive item for each student participant, an event banner, guidance on preparing the SRTS Travel Plan and a prize item for a contest.

If you know you want to be a Partner, and you are certain which level is appropriate for your school, click here to download the Partnership Enrollment Form. Complete and fax the form to us at 678.808.8400 to make your enrollment official.

If you have questions, Click here to let us know of your interest.

To learn more about participating in the program as a Gold Level, visit our Planning Guide page (click here) and view or download Chapter 4 by clicking here.

Friends of Georgia Safe Routes to School. If you're not directly part of a school community but want to be involved with SRTS, consider becoming a Friend of Georgia Safe Routes to School. As a Friend, you will work with the Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center to encourage walking and bicycling among community youth. Click here to enroll and someone from the Resource Center will be in touch.