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

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

www.walktoschool.org

• 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.

Treasure Valley Family YMCA

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

cell: (208) 949-3156 janell.zuckerman@ymcatvidaho.org