It isn’t too early to start planning your Walk and Bike to School Day festivities! This year, the international celebration to encourage students to walk and bike to school falls on Wednesday, October 6.
As in years past, the Safe Routes Ambassadors will be hosting one flagship event at a lucky elementary school in Chicago! At […]

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The Safe Routes Ambassadors received a total of 27 nominations for 13 individuals to receive letters of commendation and certificates of appreciation. These awards were handed out in the week following Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, which was May 4th, 2010.
Stay tuned for next year’s celebration…. In the meantime, thank your crossing guard every day, and […]

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April 28, 2010
Kmart, Safe Routes Ambassadors to host safety events
On May 1, in celebration of National Bike Month, various Kmart stores in the Chicagoland area will be hosting bike safety events in conjunction with Mayor Daley’s Safe Routes Ambassadors, educating parents and their children on safe riding skills.
The events will run from 10 […]

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Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is almost upon us! Nominate your favorite crossing guard here, to be recognized and awarded a Certificate of Appreciation, hand-delivered by Mayor Daley’s Safe Routes Ambassadors! This form will be open through the end of April, and we’ll be starting deliveries and celebrations on May 4th!
Crossing guards play an important role […]

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Mayor Daley’s Safe Routes Ambassadors are Chicago’s pedestrian and bicycle safety outreach team. We meet with thousands of Chicago students each year, teaching kids about safe walking and biking behavior, talking about the benefits of active transportation, and helping communities implement Safe Routes to School activities.
The Safe Routes Ambassadors are a free city service through […]

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