Communities Celebrate Safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day
Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina Walk to School Day will be held March 6, 2019. The event is part of a broader effort by communities across the state to provide students with more opportunities to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. Walk to School events also encourage physical activity among children, emphasizes concern for the environment, and builds connections between schools and the surrounding communities.
International Walk to School Day (also known as “iWalk”) is a popular South Carolina tradition in October when hundreds of schools participate with walking and bicycling events. SC Walk and Roll to School Day mirrors iWalk and provides schools and communities an opportunity to join SCDOT in kicking off the spring season. Events may take place throughout March.
The South Carolina Safe Routes to School Program and its community partners are encouraging schools to celebrate their “Safely Super Heroes” during this year’s SC Walk and Roll events. Heroes may include law enforcement personnel, crossing guards, educators, community advocates, parents, and students. Schools will promote safe pedestrian and bicycle skills, encourage students to dress as super heroes, provide safety and super-hero themed education programs, and recognize the people that make walking and bicycling safer.
Learn more about the SC Safe Routes to School Program by contacting Rodney Oldham at 803-737-4073 or oldhamr@scdot.org.