Safe Routes to School Michigan

Michigan Department of Transportation's Paint the Plow Program application for the 2026-2027 school year is open. The Paint the Plow program is open to high schools and high school-level technical schools.

Students are invited to showcase their art skills by designing and painting a snowplow blade based on the theme: See snow? Go slow!

The theme was selected to remind Michiganders that driving safely on winter roads is crucial to preventing crashes and ensuring road user safety. By slowing down through winter weather, drivers help keep Michigan's roads safer for everyone.

Students are encouraged to create a design that incorporates the theme while also incorporating imagery that embodies their school's unique characteristics, school mascot, logo, and school life. They may also include patriotic, state/local, or weather-related motifs.

Submissions must be completed by an authorized school contact (not a student).

Applications due: May 29
Schools notified: early June
Plow Blade Delivery for decoration: September
Plow Blade Pick up: late October
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We had a blast joining the very first Bike & Roll to School Day (BR2SD) for Haigh Elementary in Dearborn!

The energy was electric before the bell even rang—students were already buzzing around the entrance on their scooters, waiting for their friends to join the pack. 🛴

A massive shout-out to the Haigh Principal and PE teacher! Their warm welcome and high energy set the perfect tone for the morning as every rider rolled away with:
📜 An official certificate
🎒 A safety kit featuring a bike light, light-up slap bracelet, and a reflective bag tag for backpacks! 🔦✨

As one parent put it: “We bike to school every day, but it’s nice that today gets to celebrate that.”

We couldn't agree more! Thanks to everyone who made this morning such a rolling success. Let's keep those wheels moving! 🚲💨

Drive slowly and carefully this Bike and Roll to School Day, May 6, to help your community celebrate safely! Search here to see if a school near you is celebrating Walk and Roll to School Day: https://buff.ly/cebczM7.