International Walk + Bike to School Day
More than 1,000 students, family members and staff in Corvallis schools observed International Walk + Bike to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
While a few elementary schools sponsor a monthly "WB2S" Day, the Oct. 7 event offered an opportunity to join with nearly 4 million people from 40 countries around the world choosing an alternative mode of transportation to get to school.
Families were encouraged to leave their car at home and use a safe route to walk, bike or scooter to school. Even children that ride the bus could participate by walking part of the way to school. Hoover and Jefferson elementary school buses dropped students off at "buddy sites" where school staff and community leaders were located along the route to school.
Mayor Charlie Tomlinson joined in the festivities at Jefferson Elementary, while representatives from the Corvallis School Board, Corvallis Fire Department, City Council, Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Council, Benton County Health Department and OSU student athletes were present at other school sites. The Corvallis Police Department was on hand at every school.
The District Wellness Team also partnered with the Food Services Department to implement a "Great Start" program which offers a free breakfast to all elementary students each WB2S Day.
