The Ada County Highway District wants to encourage and enable more children to walk, bike, or roll to school. ACHD works with each school district in Ada County to make safe routes to school improvements. ACHD also assists private schools with help of school officials.

Improvements and Education

Promoting Safe Walking, Biking, and Rolling

ACHD has installed a variety of features over the years to make it safer to get to school. Those improvements include school speed zone flashing beacons, paths and sidewalks as well as raised curbs, which provide a physical separation between pedestrians, bikes, and motorists.

ACHD devotes local funds and resources to provide safe routes to school in Ada County. ACHD’s efforts go above and beyond the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Safe Routes to School Program, which makes federal funding available through grants. ACHD applies for federal grants and has historically been a leader in locally funded safe routes to school improvements.

Educating children and parents about safe routes and walking and biking safety is another part of the safe routes to school effort. ACHD participates in events to promote safe walking and biking to school.

Safety Buttons are available to school age children for free. The buttons blink and reflect, making children more visible. Contact TellUs for a free Safety Button!

Learn more about commuting safely in school zones and around school buses with helpful tips and tricks. 

School Zone Safety