BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder County has officially launched “Safe Streets for Students,” a new regional traffic safety initiative aimed at protecting local children on their daily commutes to school.The project, reported today by Boulder Channel 1 News, is a collaborative effort designed to improve walking, biking, and rolling conditions for students across the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) and St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD). By analyzing regional crash data, existing roadway infrastructure, and local demographics, county planners aim to pinpoint the areas with the highest transportation risks.“Community input is essential,” said Melissa Hunter, Mobility for All Programs Coordinator. “Crash data alone cannot show every place where students may feel uncomfortable walking, biking, or rolling.”To capture these missing insights, the county is deploying several unique engagement tools. Residents can log issues using an interactive map, complete an online survey, or attend a virtual open house. In a creative twist to elevate youth voices, students can also submit infrastructure ideas using a custom Safe Streets Builder Minecraft Game.The initiative will ultimately deliver targeted safety action plans for 5 to 10 high-priority schools, alongside a universal safety toolkit that all public PreK–12 schools in both districts can use. Potential upgrades include enhanced pedestrian crossings, dedicated bicycle lanes, expanded crossing guard programs, and optimized pick-up and drop-off zones.Funded by the Colorado Department of Transportation alongside a coalition of local municipalities—including the cities of Boulder, Longmont, and Louisville—the project will run through fall 2027.Local families, school staff, and community members are encouraged to participate immediately. Feedback and inquiries can be directed to the project team at visionzero@bouldercounty.gov.