More Kids, More Often

Just a generation ago, the vast majority of kids that lived within a mile of their school walked or bicycled to get there. Today, that number is around 15%, and the childhood obesity rate and air quality issues tell the story. Join us as we encourage a new generation to embrace alternative forms of transportation that will improve the health and well being of everyone!

Friday, April 2, 2010

What A Week!


It has been a crazy (good crazy) week, and we have a lot to catch up on!


We did a mini walk audit at Columbian Elementary school this week during student arrival time. The school has a fantastic student safety patol, but that still does not prevent vehicle congestion and frustration. We're getting a walking distance map printed for the school and plan to pilot a couple of walking school busses on Walk to School Day!


We also had a fantastic meeting at Rohwer Elementary (Millard Public Schools) this week. The Rohwer Rockets are fortunate to have such an awesome Principal and active living advocate in Mrs. Brosamle. Walking school busses, walk to school day and bike to school day are just the beginning of what we can accomplish at this school.


Rohwer got my attention right away as I pulled up for the meeting - tons of bike parking, and even a dedicated scooter parking rack! It was the adult-sized bike that got my attention, though. It belongs to one of the teachers, which was music to my ears.


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