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This Week in Livable Streets Events
By Michael Rhodes |
Heads up, walkers: this week holds two of the year’s most important events for pedestrian advocates: Walk SF’s annual meeting and Walk to School Day. Fans of bicycles and music have plenty to look forward to later this week as well. Here’s a taste of what’s in store. Tuesday: SPUR Lunchtime Forum: Planning Portland. Prior […]
Streetfilms: Walk to School Day in San Francisco
By John Hamilton |
A generation ago, nearly half of all U.S. kids walked or bicycled to school. Today, less than fifteen percent do, with the majority arriving at school in private automobiles. It’s no coincidence, then, that studies show more than a quarter of San Francisco’s children are overweight. But a new program hopes to change that trend, […]
SFBC Bike to School Day Organizer Meet and Greet
By Aaron Bialick |
From SFBC: Calling all 2012 Bike to School Day organizers or aspiring organizers! If you have signed up your school for the big event on April 12, 2012 this is your chance to meet other organizers, ask questions, share tips, learn the best practices for working with our volunteers and get on track for an […]
Bike to School Day Organizer Meet and Greet
By Aaron Bialick |
From SFBC: Calling all 2012 Bike to School Day organizers or aspiring organizers! If you have signed up your school for the big event on April 12, 2012 this is your chance to meet other organizers, ask questions, share tips, learn the best practices for working with our volunteers and get on track for an […]
SF Bike to School Day Organizer Kickoff Meeting
By Aaron Bialick |
From SFBC: Gather up to put on the best SF Bike to School Day ever (on April 7th, 2011). Meet other organizers from different schools across San Francisco, review dates for poster contest, trainings and give input for the 2011 event. Pizza and snacks provided- family friendly event.
Longfellow Elementary Students Celebrate Walk to School Day
By Michael Rhodes |
Longfellow Elementary students make signs celebrating Walk to School Day. Photo: Jason Serafino-Agar At an early morning rally before school started today, students from San Francisco’s Longfellow Elementary School in the Excelsior district gathered to celebrate Walk to School Day and the launch of the Safe Routes to School program. While the adults present may […]