Raising Awareness of Transportation Choices

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Metro Transit School Programs offers free K-12 educational programs, speaker's bureau, field trips and research links.

Smart Moves for Washington Schools, a collection of classroom activities that will help students gain a better understanding of transportation choices and their impact.

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KidsWalk-to-School provides tips on encouraging young children to walk to school safely and in groups.

International Walk to School Month is every October. The idea is for children, parents and community leaders to walk to school together with a purpose -- to promote safety, health, physical activity and concern for the environment. The ultimate goal is to create a more walkable world, community by community. This site also offers an awards program.