Walk it Out this Month
Did you know that October is International Walk to School Month? Walking to school is a great way to improve the health of school-children, take care of the environment, and also raise community awareness of pedestrian safety all at the same time. Walking to school is an important part of community sustainability, as it promotes neighborhood involvement, health, care for the environment, and walkability. International Walk to School month is a movement world-wide to promote walking to school. Every year millions of students participate in all 50 states and countries around the world.
By the way, walking isn’t just beneficial for the young ones. Try walking to work, or even hauling it a few bus stops further from your home. Instead of hopping in your car for that trip to the post office, consider ‘hoofing’ it. Maybe even join your children on their walk to school.
CNT is a member of the regional Safe Routes to School task force that coordinates Walk to School Month/Day for Northeastern Illinois. CNT promotes walking by advocating for greater walkability and advising local decision-makers on pedestrian issues. Currently CNT is in the process of publishing a pamphlet that will explain pedestrian-related traffic laws targeted at drivers all over the state.
For more information on International Walk to School month and day, visit http://www.walktoschool.org/about/index.cfm.
