School Programs & Services

“Cross County Connection has been extremely helpful with coordinating Walk to School events, as we transitioned to a walking district. They make themselves available to help with whatever events we needed.”
─ Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, Somers Point School District Superintendent
The SRTS Goal:
Cross County Connection’s SRTS program improves children’s health by encouraging physical activity and promoting the use of travel modes that reduce traffic congestion and harmful vehicle emissions around schools.

According to the CDC: For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in 2017-2021, the prevalence of obesity was 19.7% and affected about 14.7 million children and adolescents.