Walk to School Day/Month

MORPC Promotes Walk to School Month

Every October, millions of children, parents, and community leaders around the world celebrate the International Walk to School Month. The goal is to promote safer and improved streets, healthier habits by encouraging physical activity, and environment conservation by reducing traffic congestion and pollution.

MORPC is promoting and coordinating such efforts around the central Ohio region. Participating agencies include schools, health departments, service departments, police agencies, and parent associations, among others. The goal is to bring communities together, to build partnerships among different agencies, and to work towards a safer and more livable region.

International Walk to School Day will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Last year, 40 schools from central Ohio participated in Walk to School Month. This year, MORPC has set a goal of having at least 50 schools participate. We invite you to encourage your local school to participate. Please visit www.morpc.org/walktoschool for resources and helpful tips for planning a walk to school event. Register your walk/bike to school event today.

If you have any questions please contact Amanda McEldowney at 614.233.4112 or amceldowney@morpc.org.