Walking School Bus
What is a Walking School Bus? A Walking School Bus is “just like a regular school bus, but without the walls and seats, and instead of wheels, we use our feet,” according to LeeAnne Fergasen, a Pedestrian Safety Ambassador for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Portland, OR.
A Walking School Bus can be as simple as a few families in your neighborhood taking turns walking or riding with their children and other students to school, or as structured as specific routes with a regular schedule and meeting times.
What is a Bike Train?
The Bike Train is a variation on the Walking School Bus, in which adults supervise students riding their bikes to school.
How do I get a Walking School Bus/Bike Train at my school?
The Sonoma County Safe Routes to School Program can offer you technical assistance in starting a Walking School Bus program at your school. We provide guidance, a printed copy of selected campaign resources, and ongoing support as you help make your school safer and healthier. Contact us at 707-545-0153 or saferoutes@bikesonoma.org for more information.
Walking School Bus/Bike Train Resources:
For more information and resources, visit the following website:
- Communitywalk: A Map Making Resource - An online resource where you can enter school/student addresses to create a map that displays where families live: http://www.communitywalk.com/
