As schools all over America reopen their doors, parents and kids are talking together about balancing physical activity and safety, and the need for communities that support both. Looking for support and tools to help you create a culture of walking and biking to school? We can help!
- Start a Walking School Bus program to welcome families to the world of walking to school. Our step-by-step guide outlines how to plan and implement a walking school bus for your school, and includes proven tools, tips, and resources for a fast and easy start.
- Figure out what needs to happen at your school to get more kids walking and biking. Ask questions like: Are there sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike paths to help kids get around safely? Do kids feel safe and protected from harassment and bullying while they walk and bike? Use our guide on how Safe Routes to School can protect kids from street harassment to help identify ways to make streets welcoming to all kids.
- Get ready for Walk to School Day on October 4! Visit walkbiketoschool.org to register your event and access tools, ideas, and resources on walking to school.
Give Children the Freedom and Safety to Move!
“It’s movement that’s important and will contribute to high student achievement and wellbeing, so it’s important to me to make sure that kids don’t just sit at a computer all day,” said Miriam Hughey-Guy, academic advisor and retired principal in Middleburg, VA.
Our children were born to move and the journey to and from school should be no exception. Join us to ensure more communities are able to have active, thriving Safe Routes to School programs.
We can’t stop now. Join us to ensure more communities are able to have active, thriving Safe Routes to School programs.