Walk to School Day, held every year in October, is an energizing event. It reminds adults and students alike of the simple joy of walking to school. For many communities, the event leads to more walking all year long. It also builds support for creating or improving safer walking and bicycling routes. Studies have shown that walking to school can positively impact academic achievement, student energy levels and attention, and can improve schools and their communities through social bonding and community building.
If you are interested in participating in Walk to School Day, the East Central Regional SRTS Program has toolkits which are available to any school participating in the Regional SRTS Program. Schools are encouraged to participate in National Walk to School Day on the first Wednesday in October coordinated by the National Center for Safe Routes to School.
