In 2004, 1321 schools in the United States were official participants in Walk to School Day or Week. Some areas have created local organizations that work to promote walking and bicycling to school year-round and encourage supportive infrastructure and policy changes. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition recognizes one school each month in their newsletter. Read about some of these schools below for ideas, and then submit an entry for your school!

Kent Middle School, in Marin County, California, held a Bike/Walk to School Week from May 17th -21st, 2004. With leadership from Safe Routes to Schools staff and the school counselor, the student council brainstormed events that would encourage their classmates to bike and walk to school. Their Bike To School Week was extremely successful because of great participation from the PTA, the student council and teacher supports. The spirit committee did a fantastic job spreading the word to students through signs and peer communication.

Lagunitas School in San Geronimo California has been promoting bicycling through events, such as when the Community Center hosted a Family Bicycle Maintenance Night for Safe Routes to Schools instructors to provide hands-on lessons. They covered topics including bicycle maintenance, fixing a flat tire, adjusting your child's helmet, and important items to pack for a family bike ride. Children learned to check their own bicycles and helmets for safety hazards, and parents learned about the proposed Safe Routes to Schools infrastructure improvements for the San Geronimo Valley.

Tam Valley School Team Leaders Cynthia Witwicki and Perry King have devised a new scheme to promote Safe Routes to Schools at this K-5 school in southern Mill Valley. They have recruited volunteers from each classroom to be spokespeople for the program. Each volunteer is instructed to give a 5-10 minute talk, three times a year. They are given a script and talking points plus a calendar of events for the entire year.