The Walk or Wheel! (WoW!) Program is about using “wheels” or walking to get around. Fewer single passenger car trips. Inspiring more kids to walk or bike to school where it is safe to do so.
With 11 local schools actively participating in the WoW! program it’s already a success. At these schools, parent-teacher organizations assign volunteers to work with students to embrace, educate and empower kids to think “Walk or Wheel!” .
Our Vision
Our long term vision is every student walks or wheels to school when they feel safe doing so. Activities and incentives are planned throughout the school year to reach our goal and to begin building a culture of future bicyclists and pedestrians.
Bicycle Safety Education: GreenTown advocates for bicycle safety education in the schools.
Want to learn more about bike safety? See the Traffic Safe Communities Network Bicycle Safety Brochure for Parents & Students.
Interested in getting a class for your school. Options include:
Contact Bike@GreenTownLosAltos.org for more information.
Student Travel Modes: GreenTown also works with the Los Altos and Cupertino School Districts to survey Los Altos/Hills’ student travel modes two times during the year: once in the Fall and once in Winter. See WoW! Survey Data – Feb 2012. Findings include:
Why WoW! to School? Other Benefits
Be on the lookout – there are more kids on bikes in Los Altos!
Want to help? Please contact: Bike@GreenTownLosAltos.org
Preparing/Stuffing 300+ Boltage RFID (radio freq. ID) tags into protective pouches in preparation for handing out tags to the students prior to kickoff on Oct. 5, 2011. Tags are used with zapper at school to record # trips students make either walking or wheeling. L-R: Rory Maclean, Brandon Le, Andres Garcia, Will Diamond. Not pictured: Sean Diamond
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