The Arlington County Police Department is reminding drivers to expect more kids and parents walking and biking to school tomorrow.
Wednesday is Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, a yearly “international celebration that encourages students to walk or bike to school while teaching them about the health, environmental and transportation benefits of walking and biking,” according to Arlington Public Schools.
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Held annually on the first Wednesday in October, Walk and Bike to School Day also helps to raise community awareness about the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety education, safe routes to schools, well-maintained walkways, and traffic calming in our neighborhoods and around our schools.
APS schools and students are encouraged to walk the walk all year long by adopting weekly walking and biking promotions like “Walking Wednesdays” and “Foot Fridays,” supporting formation of Walking School Buses, Bike Trains and other creative commutes, and sharing important pedestrian and bike safety information for all ages. […]
Arlington Public Schools celebrated Walk and Bike to School Day 2018 on Wednesday, October 10. All 37 schools and programs took part, contributing to a record-breaking 364 events across Virginia, second only to California.
“Drivers can expect to see increased pedestrian and bicyclist traffic” on Wednesday, Arlington County Police said last week. “Remember: our students rely on all of us to keep them safe. Slow down, avoid distractions and proceed with care and caution.”
More from ACPD:
Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day is on Wednesday, October 2! Drivers can expect to see increased pedestrian and bicyclist traffic. Remember: our students rely on all of us to keep them safe. Slow down, avoid distractions and proceed with care and caution. #APSWalk2School pic.twitter.com/Jy0NnVw617
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) September 27, 2019
Tomorrow is Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day and our Crossing Guards will be out helping ensure our student arrive & depart safely from school! If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference, consider becoming a school crossing guard! https://t.co/U4HfvoxeAB https://t.co/4NZgwvRyAk
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) October 1, 2019
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