International Bike & Walk to School day is coming up on Wednesday, October 8.This is a special day to promote safe walking
and bicycling throughout the year.If
you are interested in organizing such an event at a school of your choice,
our website www.BikeTexas.org provides
you the information and tools on how to have a successful event.May is Bike & Walk to School Month, so now
is the time to plan your event!
Go to Programs/Education/Bike Texas Safe Routes to School
for a world of information.Especially
helpful is the section “Frequently Asked Questions”.This section has all the tools you need to
put on the event: Flyers, Posters, School Newsletter and Loud Speaker Announcements,
Bike Safety Handouts, Team Leader Invitation and Checklist and FUNdamental Activities
to make the day fun.
Does your school need improvements to make the children’s
journey safer?Federal funds are
available.The funds are managed and
administered by each State Department of Transportation.