International Walk+ Roll to School Day
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On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Oregon SRTS celebrates International Walk+Roll to School Day.
International Walk+Roll to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and rolling to school on the same day. It began as a one-day event, over time, it has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school. Today, thousands of schools across America participate every October.
Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change.
“At the heart of these events is the idea that by starting with children and the trip to school communities become safe places for everyone to make active trips, whether that means walking, biking or rolling," -Nancy Pullen-Seufert, Director of National Center for Safe Routes to School.
SMART encourages schools to participate on the scheduled day or any other day in October. SMART can provide resources to help your school plan events and order free incentives.
Contact your school for more information. They often need volunteers and parent champions!
