Montgomery County Elementary Schools Invited to Participate in ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ on Wednesday, May 8

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) welcomes elementary schools from across the County to participate in “Bike and Roll to School Day” on Wednesday, May 8.   

The annual national event invites the participants to experience the joy of active commuting while focusing on the importance and benefits of safe travel to schools by biking and walking. The campaign helps bring awareness to issues such as pedestrian safety, increasing physical activity and environmental concerns.  

The first Walk and Roll to School event was held in 2016 when The National Center For Safe Routes to School launched the Vision Zero for Youth initiative that included Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day events. Every year, the MCDOT Safe Routes to School team selects one elementary school in the County to promote the event and bring awareness to pedestrian safety. 

MCDOT encourages all elementary schools in Montgomery County, with the support of students, parents and the community, to participate and help kids choose a safe route to bike and roll to their home school.   

To learn more about Bike and Roll to School Day, view free programs and resources, visit the MCDOT Safe Routes To School website. 

For more information on MCDOT programs and services, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.     

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Release ID: 24-058
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282