Peddle Power Showcased During Walk & Roll To School Day
Numerous Entities Come Together To Promote Safe Routes on October 9
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-October 2, 2024-Peddle and pedestrian power will be on full display during the upcoming Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9, when a number of entities come together to promote safe routes, etiquette, and the joy of getting outdoors.
This annual event highlights safer routes for walking and cycling in our community, emphasizes the importance of physical activity among children, promotes safety and educates students on trail etiquette and the rules of the road.
Participating is easy! Just walk or roll to school on Wednesday and look for pop-up locations throughout the day on local trails and at Butcherknife, Soda Creek, and Steamboat Springs High School.
Fun swag and giveaway items will be provided to students demonstrating safe walking/riding practices. In addition, tasty treats and goodies will ensure participants are fueled up for their journey.
Walk to School Day events raise awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. These events build connections between families, schools, and the broader community.
Walk to School Day was established in the United States in 1997 by the Partnership for a Walkable America. Canada and Great Britain already had walk to school programs in place. In 2000, these three countries joined together to create International Walk to School Day. In May 2006, the National Center for Safe Routes to School was established to assist communities in enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bike to school.
Walk & Roll is a partnership between Routt County Riders, Steamboat Springs Police Department, Parks & Recreation, City of Steamboat Springs, and Steamboat Springs School District. Learn more about the event at steamboatsprings.net/walkandroll.