International Walk to School in the USA

In the USA, Walk to School Day was celebrated on October 7, 2009, to promote safe walking and bicycling throughout the year.

How did it go? Share your event photos!
Please share your 2009 event photos on the International Walk to School Day Web site.

Register for 2009
Register your event or sign up to be a resource person for your state.
Yes you can! Plan a Walk to School event in 7 days.
It's not too late to celebrate Walk to School Day. Follow these simple steps to hold an event in a jiffy.
Visit the international site
Find out which other countries are walking and biking to school, and view photos from past events.

To enhance the health of kids
To improve air quality and the environment
To create safer routes for walking and bicycling

Learn more:

Why Walk or Bike
About
Who's Walking
FAQ
Contact
Media

Get involved:

Register
Getting Started
Event Ideas
Resources

Site Map
Home

Go beyond your Walk to School event to support safe walking and bicycling all year long with Safe Routes to School programs. New Federal legislation has recognized the value of ongoing walking and bicycling and is providing funding for states to establish programs.

Find out why Safe Routes to School matter
Learn more about what's happening in your state
Example Safe Routes to School activities