Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Join Us For the 2013 International Walk to School Day


Walk to School Day is just around the corner! 
Approximately 66 events took place last year across North Carolina.  International Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasizes 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. 

Walk to School Day began as a simple idea – children and parents, school and local officials walking to school together on a designated day. It is an energizing event, reminding everyone of the simple joy of walking to school, the health benefits of regular daily activity, and the need for safe places to walk and bike. Schools focus on health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment. 

You can start or join in your community by walking and rolling to school along with parents, teachers and community leaders as part of this year’s International Walk to School Day. 

For more information:
Walk to School Day in the USA   
National  Center for Safe Routes to School  
International Walk to School Day 
                               

                      

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