Marblehead Joins Mass. Walk and Bike to School Day

By Charlene Arsenault

Thousands of elementary and middle school-aged children walk or bike to school on Wednesday, May 6, in celebration of the 6th annual Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day.

Hundreds of schools across the Commonwealth are expected to host events and encourage walking and biking to school as an active and healthy transportation option, according to an announcement.

That includes Marblehead’s Gerry School, Glove School, Marblehead Community Charter School, Veterans’ Middle School and Village School.

The annual event is one of many initiatives of the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, which works with elementary and middle schools across the Commonwealth to increase the visibility of walking and bicycling to school alongside emphasizing the benefits of healthy transportation options for youth and families.

Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day, launched in 2010, is celebrated on the first Wednesday of May which helps to kick off National Bike Month. This year’s event also coincides with National Bike to School Day.

“It’s great to see so many community members, parents, school officials, and students choosing green modes of transportation during Massachusetts Walk and Bike to School Day and throughout the school year,” said Governor Charlie Baker in an announcement. “I want to remind all of our bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers to be safe and courteous to others regardless of which transportation mode you choose.”

Read more about the program and find the list of participating schools here.

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