Hood River County School District won the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Safe Routes to School Education grant again this year. Pictured, last fall’s Safe Routes to School demonstration around Hood River Middle School.
Megan Ramey photoHOOD RIVER — Hood River County School District (HRCSD) has won the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Safe Routes to School Education grant for the second time, which extends its coordinator position held by Megan Ramey through the fall of 2026.
Hood River County also won two grants from ODOT: Engineering assistance for Parkdale Elementary and a safe routes planning process for the six schools in the county.
According to a press release, what began as a bike train for May Street Elementary in 2020 became a full program two years later with a Safe Routes to School coalition that has accomplished the following:
$10 million or 21 grants won for education, programming, and infrastructure
Three demonstration projects for Hood River Middle School, May Street Elementary, and Mid Valley Elementary
More than 200 families have received donated bikes from Anson’s Bike Buddies
More than 1,800 students learning bike confidence and safety in PE classes
Fifteen walk and roll to school days for the elementary schools
One afterschool walking and biking club for grade 5-8 students
“When students can walk or roll to school, they are happier, more independent, and less anxious, and their brains fire on all cylinders,” said a press release. “More independent students means caregivers can reclaim their time, which means fewer cars in the street and reduced air and noise pollution. The result is a quieter, more active, connected, and happy community.”
To find out what is happening with your school, visit www.walkandrollhoodrivercounty.com.
Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?)
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published.
Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today!
Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices.
Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News
Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections.
Receive weekly updates on local sports news.
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
Sorry, an error occurred.
Already Subscribed!
Cancel anytime
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Secure & Encrypted
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
Commented