Schools encouraged to participate in International Walk to School
Day on October 5th
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[October 01, 2016]
The
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is encouraging schools
throughout the state to participate in the 20th Annual International
Walk to School Day on Oct. 5. Launched in 2000, International Walk
to School Day is an opportunity for schools to promote walking to
and from school, while also encouraging children to improve their
own health in ways that benefit the environment.
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Last year, 129 schools in Illinois hosted events. Among the more
notable were a “Golden Shoe Award” at an Aurora school for a class
with the most walkers and a West Chicago school inviting the mayor
to join students in a walk they organized.
Schools planning to participate in the event are urged to spend time
instructing students on pedestrian safety. For more information and
to register your event, visit www.walkbiketoschool.org.
Throughout the year, IDOT promotes walking and biking to school
through the Safe Routes to School program. The department supports
the program through initiatives such as new sidewalk construction,
speed monitoring systems, public education and outreach programs.
[Illinois Department of
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