Success Stories
Welcome! Learn about fun and interesting activities that keep students engaged by reading the success stories Walk to School coordinators are sharing or share one of your own. See what others have done statewide to hold successful Walk to School events - bringing together partners, vendors, parents, and the community at large to get kids walking and bicycling safely to school.
We always welcome your feedback. Please let us know what you're doing (i.e. activities, updates, progress of any kind) anytime of the year and attach any photos you'd like to share.*
BARBARA COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SACRAMENTO
October 2006
This year's Walk to School events were a big success throughout California. California Walk to School Headquarters staff was able to join first time participant Barbara Comstock Elementary School in Sacramento. Participation was high and students were led through an exercise and stretching routine upon arrival by staff from a local gym.
SHASTA LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, SHASTA LAKE
October 2006
Shasta Lake Middle School in the city of Shasta Lake was able to double the number of participants they had in 2005. They also received a donation of Clif bars through California Walk to School headquarters which they served in the morning with a piece of fruit. Students turned in their walkability surveys and the school discovered that while only 15% of students walk to school and 6% of students bike to school, 46% would like to walk to school and 35% would like to bike. They also discovered that 49% of students would be more likely to walk if more adults and parents were walking.
CITY OF AUBURN AND PLACER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY
October 2006
The City of Auburn and Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) in a collaborative effort brought Way to Go! Walk to School events to five area schools in four days this last October. Each school had the opportunity to participate in a Walking School Bus to promote safer and healthier travel alternatives. The students met at a designated place and time to participate in the walking school bus.
The Auburn Elementary School Event was a major success; officials estimated that approximately 175 students participated. A teacher at Auburn Elementary School challenged the students to walk to school as part of Way to Go!. He stated that if a majority of the students participated in Way to Go! then he would walk to school himself from his house in Colfax to North Auburn.
