The Walking School Bus

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Thanks to "Safe Routes to School" state grant, communities in Soledad and King City will be able to organize "walking school buses" which are one or more parents guiding a group of children on their way to school. Walking school buses may be as informal as two families taking turns walking their children to school, or as structured as planned route with meeting points, a time table and a schedule of trained volunteers.

The object of a walking school bus is to provide a safe, structure way for kids to walk to and from school, in addition to encouraging fun and exercise. They also reduce traffic and pollution around the schools, which in turn helps the environment.

The walking school bus program is NOT replacing or eliminating any buses or bus routes. Parents and grandparents interested in becoming a walking school bus leader can contact their local school or Susan Kent at 755-8975.