Bike Bus
Bike Bus
It started with the Bike and Walk to School day in 2022 and now is a weekly Bike Bus ride to Arroyo Vista and Marengo Elementary schools.
Each group will be led by chaperones to provide a safe, healthy option to get to and from school. Rides take place every Tuesday, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about the Global Bike Bus movement.
Walk Bus
Starting in 2024, both Marengo and AV started walking school buses every Friday to allow families the opportunity to join each other in larger groups to school. More information on each:
Bike Bus Route Details and FAQ
Bike bus routes roll on Tuesday at 7:55am
Fun, escorted rides to school with priority from crossing guards
Riders are welcome to join anywhere along any route.
All community members welcome to join us to escort children to school
RIDE LEADERS
Arroyo Vista North - Philipp Knopf and Jason Claypool
Marengo South - Khairi Mdnor and Kris Miller POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 2025 - check back
Marengo North - Mike Siegel
Want to help us start a new route??? Contact us!
This is a community run event and each participating family is responsible for their own safety. By participating, families acknowledge that there are risks that may arise from participant's or others actions, and that participants assume those risks.
All participants are required to wear a helmet to ride with the group. We recommend that children 2nd grade and under have a designated adult chaperone (such as a parent or friend) along for the ride. Older students are welcome to ride without an adult.
Click on Map to get details on each Route
Sign up for the Bike Bus
What is a Bike Bus and how does it work?
A bike bus, also known as a bike train, is a group of people who cycle together on a set route following a set timetable other than for sporting purposes. For our sake, its a safety-in-numbers bike ride to school!
Routes were determined to both elementary schools based on the riders and volunteers at the time. We are always looking to update or add routes, please contact us if interested.
A set route means anybody can join along the way.
Why a bike bus? Because they are FUN! Also, safety in numbers! Kids want to ride their bikes to school but parents often feel uncomfortable to allow it because of safety concerns. Riding as a large group provides more visibility with more bicycles, which creates safer conditions in traffic. And a safer ride to school will encourage more people to join!
Marengo Walking Bus Interview!
Active SGV's ActiveLab interviewed our teachers and participants on what the Walking School Bus means to them. See more at: