The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF)

GHSA has teamed up with NRSF to address active youth transportation, speeding and drowsy driving.

Since 2022, GHSA and NRSF have provided a total of $350,000 to support projects and initiatives that make streets safer for the youngest road users, with a focus on underserved and socioeconomically challenged communities.

In 2025, Missouri, Oregon and Washington partnered with community-based organizations to promote safe walking, bicycling and scooter riding practices that can be replicated by other states.

• The Missouri Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, delivered a traffic garden initiative to improve bicycling and pedestrian safety education for elementary students in rural and high-priority communities. Through nine events at seven schools, 506 students gained hands-on, real-world safety skills, resulting in measurable knowledge improvements. The project also demonstrated sustainability, with schools and community partners continuing or exploring traffic garden programs beyond the grant period.
• The Oregon Department of Transportation built a countywide bike education fleet in Douglas County to expand access to hands-on bicycle safety education in rural communities. Using a shared fleet of bicycles, helmets and safety equipment, the program delivered instruction at 10 schools and multiple community events, reaching more than 1,000 students and over 2,000 community members. The initiative produced measurable safety knowledge gains and established a sustainable long-term model supported by local partners that will continue serving students beyond the grant period.
• The Washington Traffic Safety Commission, in partnership with Asotin County Community Services, delivered a mobile pop-up traffic garden program to bring hands-on bicycle and pedestrian safety education directly into rural neighborhoods. Through five events held between May and September, the program reached more than 270 youth and improved confidence, safety knowledge and intent to apply learned skills. The initiative strengthened local partnerships and laid the groundwork for long-term sustainability, including plans for a permanent traffic garden and ongoing use of a shared mobile education kit.