Thirty years ago, 60 percent of elementary school students in America walked or biked to school. Today it is less than 15 percent. Research shows that children who walk or bike to school are more alert and ready to learn.
A Walking School Bus program helps to recreate some of the positive side effects of walking and biking to and from school.
In celebration of National Bike Month and Walk/Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 9th, Blue Zones Project-Umpqua and Bike Walk Roseburg are partnering together to host Walking School Bus opportunities in neighborhoods throughout Roseburg and the Green District.
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