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More than 100 students were joined by parents for the first Walk to School event at Southern Boulevard School.
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More than 70 Knollwood Elementary School students walked again this year in celebration of Walk to School Week. The school plans to make this a regularly scheduled event throughout the school year.
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More than 100 students "rode" the Walking School Bus to the Merriam Avenue School. The program conducted by TransOptions' Joseph R. Caravella, Environmental Education Manager of TransOptions who was joined by Steve Andrews, WSUS Radio Personality, who broadcast the event live on air.
TransOptions Leads "Walking School Bus" During International Walk to School Week
Sunday, October 9, 2011 • 6:43pm
Local students got "onboard" alternative transportation during International Walk to School Week by forming a Walking School Bus on their route to school. The virtual school buses "transported" hundreds of students in Chatham, Parsippany-Troy Hills, Madison, Mendham, Netcong, Newton and West Caldwell.
Students took pre-planned routes to their schools under the guidance of parents, trained adult volunteers, law enforcement officials and representatives from TransOptions, the Transportation Management Association for northwestern New Jersey. Routes were created with meeting points and timetables where students gathered at predetermined points along the safest routes to their schools.
Students took pre-planned routes to their schools under the guidance of parents, trained adult volunteers, law enforcement officials and representatives from TransOptions, the Transportation Management Association for northwestern New Jersey. Routes were created with meeting points and timetables where students gathered at predetermined points along the safest routes to their schools.
"In addition to environmental, financial and physical benefits, the "walking school bus" fostered community interaction and safety habits," commented John F. Ciaffone, TransOptions President. "It's also gratifying to see future motorists learning about a healthy, sustainable, transportation alternative," he added.
The Walking School Bus was part of the nationwide "Safe Routes to School" program introducing students and their families to a safe, fun, non-polluting and healthy alternative way of getting to school.
Learn more about Safe Routes to School and how to form a Walking School Bus in your community by contacting jweiss@TransOptions.org or jcaravella@TransOptions.org or calling 973-267-7600.
