Safe Routes to School -----------> Walk It, Bike It!

Treasure Valley Family YMCA

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News

Safe Routes to School Fall Meeting:

Tuesday September 7th 3:30-5:00PM

Boise School District Board Rm.

8169 W. Victory Rd.

International Walk to School Day:

Wednesday October 6th

Facts

27.5% of Idaho children age 10-17 are overweight or obese.
As much as 20-30% of morning traffic is generated by parents driving their children to school.
Schools that are designed so children can walk and bicycle have measurable better air quality.
A safety analysis by the California Department of Transportation estimated that the safety benefits of SRTS was up to a 40% decrease in the childhood bicycle and pedestrian collision rates.

Contact

Treasure Valley Family YMCA

Janell Zuckerman
Safe Routes to School Coord.
1050 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
office: (208) 344-5502 x291