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 ...
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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 ...
From Biking to Walking, Transportation for UC Davis students
As Davis has more bikes per capita than any other city - let alone campus - in the United States, the city provides wide streets, bike lanes and bicycle ...
Warmer than walking: Students fight the cold with winter biking
"Winter biking is a good alternative to driving; I refuse to buy a car, and biking helps reduce our carbon footprint," said Mike Stanfill, an Outdoor Adventures employee and three-year winter biker. The Outdoor Adventures office rents winterized bikes ...
Funds to improve students' walking, biking safety released by PennDOT
Walking and biking safety will be improved at 11 Pennsylvania schools through $66000 in funds PennDOT is distributing from the federal Safe Routes to School Program. The schools receiving funding will develop educational programs, purchase equipment ...
Siebert students learn about safe biking in preparation for Bike to School Day
The fourth and fifth grade students had a hands-on opportunity today to learn and practice skills that will give them the knowledge they need to practice safe biking habits to and from school and in their neighborhoods." Siebert Principal Susan Johnson ...
El Dorado wants more kids walking, biking to school
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 ...
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 ...