Walk to School Day
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. The events build connections between families, schools and the broader community.
Links to more information:
Walk to School Day in the USA
www.walkbiketoschool.org
National Center for Safe Routes to School
www.saferoutesinfo.org
International Walk to School Day
www.iwalktoschool.org
You don’t have to be part of an organized event to participate, but here is a list of 500+ events in communities throughout California and 3,800+ in the USA:
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/go/whos-walking/2013/CA
It's Fun!
Remember the thrill of riding a bike for the first time or walking to school that first day?
There’s a feeling of joy and independence —a sense of adventure—that doesn’t fade. When walking or biking, parents and children get to appreciate things they don’t notice while driving—listening to the sounds of the neighborhood, seeing friends and neighbors and feeling connected with their community. Parents, children and friends can enjoy one another’s company without the usual distractions.
Walking and bicycling events celebrate these experiences and help make them possible for others. They bring schools and communities together for a common purpose. Most of all, they are fun!
We don’t usually walk to school, but after today we found out that it’s not that far. Now we plan to walk more often because it’s fun and safe!
– Parent, California
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