Did you know that yesterday was International Walk to School Day? While many communities may have let this important public awareness opportunity pass by, New York City public school students were out in full force. Perhaps one would expect nothing less in a city where 80% of students already walk to school (transit trips require walking, too!).
Did you know that yesterday was International Walk to School Day? While many communities may have let this important public awareness opportunity pass by, New York City public school students were out in full force. Perhaps one would expect nothing less in a city where 80% of students already walk to school (transit trips require walking, too!).
In order to further raise awareness, and to celebrate the sustainable transportation choices New York City's students already make, The Open Planning Project's innovative Livable Streets Education team hosted an extra special event yesterday in Washington Square. Students from all over the Bronx and upper Manhattan were treated to more than an hour of education and awareness building activities that included a rousing speech from Gil Penalosa, an expert on livable cities, and an impressive--as always--performance by Rahzel of the Roots. Both speakers implored the kids to continue making healthy transportation choices, whether it be walking, bicycling, rollerblading, running, taking transit, or even carpooling to school. Citing his need to stay in excellent cardiovascular shape, Rahzel--also known as the human beatbox-- emphasized to the students how important exercise and walking is to keeping himself and his vocal acrobatics in top form.
Overall, it was a wonderful event with dozens of attendees from the Walk21/APBP conference also participating in the fun. If you know of, or were part of other International Walk to School Day events, go ahead and share them in the comments section below. If you were not, please consider hosting one in the near future.
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