Being active and exploring their surroundings comes naturally to
children. Unfortunately, young people today are not as free to
walk and play outdoors because our neighborhoods are no longer
kid-friendly. Many of our communities have been designed
to be convenient for cars, not for children.
KidsWalk-to-School is a program that aims to get children to walk and bicycle to and
from school in groups accompanied by adults. This gives kids a chance to be more
physically active, to practice safe pedestrian skills, and to learn more about their
environment. At the same time, KidsWalk-to-School encourages people to change their
neighborhoods for the better, working together, to make walking a safe and enjoyable part
of everyones lives.
Being active and exploring their surroundings comes naturally to
children. Unfortunately, young people today are not as free to
walk and play outdoors because our neighborhoods are no longer
kid-friendly. Many of our communities have been designed
to be convenient for cars, not for children.
KidsWalk-to-School is a program that aims to get children to walk and bicycle to and
from school in groups accompanied by adults. This gives kids a chance to be more
physically active, to practice safe pedestrian skills, and to learn more about their
environment. At the same time, KidsWalk-to-School encourages people to change their
neighborhoods for the better, working together, to make walking a safe and enjoyable part
of everyones lives.
Further Reading:
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Kids Walk to School: A Guide to Promote Walking to School 
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