Montgomery County to Join 15th Annual ‘Walk to Work Day’ on Friday, April 5

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Montgomery County will join the 15th Annual National “Walk to Work Day” by encouraging those who can to leave their vehicles at home and get in some good exercise on their way to the office on Friday, April 5.

National Walk to Work Day is recognized on the first Friday of April. In 2004, then-U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy G. Thompson declared the special day as both an environment friendly day and a way for workers to get in some additional exercise.

Since April also is recognized as National “Distracted Driving Month,” this will be a good time for drivers to start paying extra attention to pedestrians and bicyclists. The walking to work effort also will be an opportunity for sometimes distracted walkers to change their routines and get to the office without cellphone or headphone distractions from potential dangers.

Learn more about Walk to Work Day and Montgomery County’s Vision Zero initiative.

 
Release ID: 19-051
Media Contact: Neil Greenberger 240-777-6532