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Bike & Walk to School Month Resources

May is Bike & Walk to School Month!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Bike & Walk to School Days
The FAQ includes answers to the most commonly-asked questions about Bike & Walk to School Days.

Resources for Bike & Walk to School Month
BikeTexas has created and published free resources to help schools and volunteers coordinate and participate locally in Bike & Walk to School Days.

Bike & Walk to School Days are events that encourages students and parents to bike and walk to school. On event days, volunteers host greeting tables with food and/or rewards for students who participate. Special neighborhood bike trains and walking school buses can also be organized as a way to encourage groups of students and parents to travel together.

Bike & Walk to School Days encourage physical fitness through a healthy, active lifestyle and seek to:

* SHARE the importance and fun of physical activity
* TEACH children safe walking and bicycling behavior
* HELP students arrive more alert and ready to learn
* REDUCE traffic congestion and speed near schools
* INSTILL responsibility and self-confidence in children
* RECLAIM neighborhood streets