A Walking School Bus?
From coast to coast, and in Urbana, Illinois, schools and communities are implementing Walking School Bus Programs. These are a lot like regular school buses, they have a "driver" and pick and drop kids off at home. However they use NO FUEL, have no wheels, and are WAY more fun! Just ask the kids who participate.
Why a Walking School Bus?
Studies suggest walking to school has many benefits:
Check out this NY Daily News article
Studies suggest walking to school has many benefits:
- Fights childhood obesity
- Improves attendance rates
- Gets students to school safely
Check out this NY Daily News article
Currently, this program is only offered at Leal Elementary/Escuela Leal.
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Download the brochure for more information.
C-U Safe Routes to School Project
1101 East University Avenue Urbana, IL 61802 217-384-8188 [email protected] |