Walk to School Week/Way2Go! (October)

PAUSD children join students around the world who participate in Walk to School events (called Way2Go! in Palo Alto) each year during the first week in October when International Walk to School Day takes place.

 

Every Palo Alto family is encouraged to walk, bike or use other alternative transportation to come to school.  In addition, community activities like walking school busses, collaborative art projects and contests raise awareness about the viability of walking for transportation.  The purpose of these events is to encourage families to try walking to school to experience the benefits of walking and biking to school. 

 

After their community experience of sharing a walk with family and friends on Walk to School Day, many families continue the tradition and make it a regular activity. Bicycling, skating, scootering, carpooling and transit are all encouraged to help reduce the number of cars around schools.

 

Walk to School Day has become an important event in Palo Alto.  It is a great opportunity for families to try a different approach to commuting to school.

Additional Resources:

• California's Walk to School program
• More about International Walk to School initiatives