SchoolPool
The Redmond SchoolPool program encourages students and their families to “Walk and Roll” when traveling to their neighborhood school. By leaving the car behind, we’re reducing neighborhood traffic congestion and local air pollution, and providing our students with a safe, healthy way to get to school.
SCHOOL COMMUTE OPTIONS
Go Redmond encourages students to walk, bike, and roll to school in groups, also known as a SchoolPool! This is a great alternative to driving and waiting in those pesky pickup lines. Learn more about how to set up a SchoolPool, and other safe ways for students to get to and from the classroom.
Walking School Bus
A walking school bus is nothing more than a parent volunteer (or volunteers) who takes turns walking a group of students to school! By walking together you not only share the responsibility and time commitment of the daily ‘commute’ to school, but also help students practice safe and healthy travel options. By working with other parents and guardians you can be sure your students are traveling safely to and from school.
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS AND PTSA MEMBERS
Starting a SchoolPool
- Invite families who live nearby to walk together.
- Pick a route and take a test walk.
- Decide how often the group will walk together. It could be once a week or parent volunteers could rotate leading duties on a regular schedule.
- Have fun!
- Be sure to add your walking trips to your SchoolPool Calendar to help raise funds for your PTSA.
- Redmond SchoolPool Toolkit
- Redmond SchoolPool Safety Messages
- Discounted Helmet Sales from Redmond Police Department
- National Safe Routes to School
- May 2025 SchoolPool Tracking Calendar
Have questions about Redmond SchoolPool?
Email us at goredmond@redmond.gov
Rewards
The Redmond SchoolPool program works with Lake Washington School District schools located in Redmond to provide marketing materials, education on alternative commuting safety topics, and ideas for events like Walk to School Days, to encourage a reduction in drive alone trips to school. Through participation in SchoolPool, schools can also raise money for their school or PTSA, and earn free incentives for their students.
