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Celebrate Bike Month and New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month this May

Governor Phil Murphy has proclaimed May as Bike Month and New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month. Go outside to get some exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather! Celebrate Walk and Bike to School Month by leaving the car at home and walking or bicycling with your children to school, to a park, or anywhere for some exercise!

While May 7th is designated as National Bike & Roll to School day, communities in New Jersey will be celebrating on multiple days throughout the month of May that work best with their schedules. Walk and bike to school events not only emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity and encouraging healthy lifestyles among children, but also address bicycle and pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, and concern for preserving the environment. In addition, students who are physically active on the way to school arrive ready to learn and perform better in class.

Click here to see if your school has registered an event this May. If your school or community is not registered or involved in Walk and Bike to School events, please contact a Safe Routes to School Regional Coordinator in your area to find out how to get started!