10/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/04/2024 15:02
SANTA ANA, Ca. (Oct. 4, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff's Department encourages families and students to wear their sneakers and join their classmates to walk, bike, or roll to class on Wednesday, October 9. "Walk and Roll to School Day" is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise while also promoting the importance of pedestrian and road safety.
"National Walk and Roll to School Day offers an amazing opportunity for families to build stronger community bonds," Orange County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Kyle Ishii said. "This event not only promotes pedestrian safety and advocates for safer routes for walking and biking to school but also underscores the importance of boosting physical activity among children and prioritizing their safety. It's a wonderful way to come together and make a positive impact on our children's well-being."
While extra caution is needed on the morning of October 9, with increased foot and bike traffic, it's important to stay alert every single day. Drivers should:
The Orange County Sheriff's Department offers tips for students who walk, bike, or roll to school:
Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.orgas a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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