The MCPS Department of Transportation and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOT) Safe Routes to School are looking for adult volunteers to help energize a safe and fun way for children to get physical activity as they walk to and from school with supervision.
The Walking School Bus program allows for students to walk along a set route with one or more adults leading the way, picking children up at designated stops along a predetermined route and walking them to school. Interested adult volunteers can sign up to request more information and to speak with an MCPS and/or MCDOT representative about starting this program in their school community.
What is a Walking School Bus?
- A walking school bus (WSB) is a safe and fun way for children to get physical activity as they travel (walk) to and from school with adult supervision.
- Each “bus” walks along a set route with one or more adults leading it, picking children up at designated stops along a predetermined route and walking them to school.
Who can use a Walking School Bus?
- Students and families who are within walking distance to school and walk the same or similar route to get to school.
Where does a Walking School Bus go?
- To school in the mornings and back home in the afternoons.
Why create a Walking School Bus?
There are many benefits in participating in Walking School Bus, including:
- Increasing daily physical activity
- Opportunities to learn about and practice road safety
- Save $ on gas and reduce car emissions
- Reduce traffic in school zones
- Meeting other families and making new friends
- It’s fun!
Who can use a Walking School Bus?
- Students and families who are within walking distance to school and walk the same or similar route to get to school.
Where does a Walking School Bus go?
- To school in the mornings and back home in the afternoons.
Why create a Walking School Bus?
There are many benefits in participating in Walking School Bus, including:
- Increasing daily physical activity
- Opportunities to learn about and practice road safety
- Save $ on gas and reduce car emissions
- Reduce traffic in school zones
- Meeting other families and making new friends
- It’s fun!
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