Drivers Beware: Walk to School Day in Decatur

Decatur drivers need to slow down and be extra vigilant Wednesday as even more children than usual walk and bike to school,

Children in the City of Decatur will join millions of children worldwide by participating in International Walk to School Day on Oct. 8.

International Walk to School Day is held each fall to remind students, parents, and communities about the benefits of walking and biking to school.

“No matter the reason: to improve students’ physical health, to teach pedestrian safety skills, to impact air quality, to build a stronger community, or to simply have fun, any school in Georgia can find a way to participate in this event ,” said Patti Sistrunk, Georgia Safe Routes to School Resource Center Manager. “It’s a great way to get the new school year started on the right ‘foot’.”

The City of Decatur has had an award-winning SRTS program since 2005. The program won the 2008 Golden Shoe Award from PEDS for Pedestrian Friendly School System and the 2011 GRPA Publication Award. The Decatur SRTS program is managed by the Active Living Division with the help of parent champions at each school.

For more information on the City of Decatur program, visit decaturga.com/srts.