Jensen soon discovered widespread interest among parents and students in walking or biking to the K-8 school. But they lacked a safe route: The school is ...
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Study: Younger kids walking and biking to school
The University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre says biking and walking should be encouraged, because it's an easy way to get children to be more physically active. You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register.
Cedar Falls program aims to get more kids walking, biking to school
The goal is to get more kids walking and biking to class. Romney Hall and her son Harrison have a daily routine of walking to school. "I just know how healthy it is for our bodies and I think the kids have a lot of fun walking together, and it connects ...
Some officials want more students walking or biking to school
by Kali Schumitz | Staff Writer Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) believes that getting more students to walk or bike to school would be a win ...
Students walking, biking to school takes planning
We know the value of students walking or biking to school. So why didn't officials work from the start to make that happen? This is the same situation that ...
Safe Routes Nebraska Provides Tips for Walking and Biking to School
Safe Routes Nebraska is encouraging more families to get out of the car and consider walking or biking to school. "Studies show that students who walk or bike to school are more alert and ready to learn when they get to class," said Angela Barry, ...
Portland's Vestal School gets national praise for safe walking, biking routes
By Joseph Rose, The Oregonian Beth Nakamura/The OregonianVolunteers muscle heavy segments of pavement to be broken up and recycled today at Vestal School in ...
Conference will focus on biking, walking to school
Solutions range from funding speed-feedback trailers and equipment for traffic guards to engineering bike-friendly sidewalks and bike paths and installing ...
MELVINDALE: Walking, biking to school promoted
By Rene Cizio MELVINDALE - Allendale Elementary School is joining many other schools by hosting its first event for children to walk or bike to school. ...
Walking, biking to school good for health
One option to consider is walking or biking to school. "Any amount of exercise we can get kids doing will help with the things we're all scared about: childhood obesity, diabetes and even hypertension," he said. "I have treated kids who need two or ...
Moms Talk: Walking And Biking To School
Most people agree on the many benefits of walking and biking to school, but for many children today, their lives are structured around scheduled activities. Sports practice occurs many times a week, play dates are scheduled and homework in elementary ...