Walk This Way.(Safe Routes to School programs)
American School & University, May, 2007 by Mason, Nick
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Byline: Nick Mason
If you remember a time when almost all kids biked or walked to school, you're not alone. A generation ago, it was a part of growing up. But in the last 30 years, heavier traffic, wider roads and more dangerous intersections have made it riskier for students walking or pedaling. Today, fewer than 15 percent of kids bike or walk to school compared with more than 50 percent in 1969.
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In the last five to 10 years, Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in a few communities across the United States have been making it easy and safe for kids to get out of their ...
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