Walk/Bike to School

Many of us 40 and over grew up walking and biking to school. There are many reasons why that paradigm changed over the years. A major reason was that school systems "sited" new schools simply where cheap land was available, failing to recognize the importance of schools being accesible by foot and bike. The benefits of walking and biking to school are numerous:
http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/local/4149
http://www.walktoschool-usa.org/why/index.cfm

Now, with gas prices being what they are, national media outlets have brought attention to Safe Routes to School programs. Better late than never!


http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-07-10-environment-walking_N.htm
Kids urged to walk, bike to school
7/14/2008
Walking provides an opportunity to exercise and socialize before school, proponents say, and can have a long-term impact on health. Students who exercise regularly are less likely to become obese or diabetic. And exercise in the morning can improve readiness to learn, Reveille said.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/08/20/walking.to.school.ap/index.html
Wed August 20
Helen Siewers' two daughters began walking a mile to their elementary school in Bowling Green City, Kentucky, because their mother wanted them exercising, socializing with friends and learning to navigate their own community like she did as a child.