Safe Routes to School is an Ohio Department of Transportation funded program that supports municipalities, schools with resources, technical assistance and project funding to encourage and enable students in grades K-12 to walk or ride their bike to school.
The City of Toledo uses this funding to support infrastructure projects within two miles of schools serving K-12 students.
How it Works
The City of Toledo alternates between Toledo Public and Washington Local school districts each year. The City works with the Safe Routes to School Coordinator and local schools to determine where new infrastructure should be constructed.
Safe Routes to School funding supports projects like:
- New Sidewalks
- Midblock Crossings
- High Visibility Crosswalks
- Bumpouts
- Improved Signage
ODOT Safe Routes to School
Free Helmets for Kids
Helping Kids Ride Safely
Safe Routes to School and Safe Kids Greater Toledo provide free helmets for children ages toddler through 18 (no infant or adult sizes). Reach out by phone or email to request a helmet.
Email Safe Routes to School: jdunn@ymcatoledo.org
Call Safe Kids Greater Toledo: 419-291-5993
2026 Projects – Toledo Public Schools
| Type | Location |
|---|---|
Sidewalk | Boalt St. |
| Sidewalk | Bronx Dr. |
| Sidewalk | Colburn St. |
| Sidewalk | Courtland Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Dana St. |
| Sidewalk | Daniels Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Field Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Grafton Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Harrow Rd. |
| Sidewalk | Hiett Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Maumee Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Nelson Ave. |
| Sidewalk | N. Richardson Dr. |
| Sidewalk | South Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Spencer St. |
| Sidewalk | Walbridge Ave. |
| Sidewalk | W. Manhattan Blvd. |
| Sidewalk | W. Oakland St. |
| Sidewalk | Western Ave. |
| Sidewalk | Wilson Pl. |
| Sidewalk | N. Ravine |
| Mid-block Crossing | Glendale Ave. |
| Mid-block Crossing | Consaul and Blakewell |
| High Visibility Crosswalk | Detroit and Schneider |