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Walk to School Day - Oct. 4, 2017

Be cool and walk to school! On the morning of Oct. 4th, the International Walk n' Roll to School Day, students from six Urbana and Champaign elementary schools celebrated the fun of walking. They were greeted and encouraged by their friends, parents, police, volunteers and local celebrities.
Check out the video on CU Safe Routes to School Project's Walk 'n' Roll to School Day in Urbana, by Urbana Public Television.
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On October 5th, 2016​, ten elementary schools in Champaign-Urbana participated in the Walk n' Roll to School Day (WRTSD). Students walked and biked to school, where they were greeted and encouraged by friends, parents, teachers, and community members.

This event was celebrated throughout the country, encouraging students to make healthier choices for them and the environment. Walking and biking are great forms of exercise, and fairly easy to integrate into a child's daily routine. Walking and biking offers children an opportunity to get to know their neighborhood, learn and practice safe pedestrian habits, and prepares them for the school day. 

Thank you to the following schools for participating and making the event a success:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. 
  • Dr. Williams (Prairie) 
  • Leal 
  • Thomas Paine 
  • Wiley 
  • Yankee Ridge 
  • South Side 
  • Carrie Busey
  • Stratton
  • Bottenfield


 2016 Photos and Videos                                               See photos from previous years in the archives. 
Check out the video below from Walk 'n Roll to School Day 2016, courtesy of Urbana Public Television. 
Click on the images below for Walk 'n Roll to School Day Interviews with WCIA! 
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Students at Dr. Williams Elementary on WRTSD pc: Gabe Lewis
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Students, U of I athletes, and Staff at Wiley Elementary School pc: Annie Adams

Why walk or bike to school? 

 We're glad you asked.  There are lots of reasons!


  • Exercise!  Walking and bicycling are good for your body and your brain!

  • Safety! Learn how to be a safe pedestrian so that you can enjoy being outdoors.  

  • Know your neighborhood!  Walking to school makes you aware of your environment, which keeps you safe.  It is also a great way to make new friends.

  • Help the environment! Reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and speed around your school!

  • Make a difference! Walking to school allows you to spend more time with your friends, parents, and neighbors while doing some good for the planet.  

Where are other kids walking to school? 

Everyday, students all over the world get to school by walking, bicycling, or taking public transportation. 
Check out the map of all the schools where kids will be walking to school!
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