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The Safe Routes to School team has been working hard to improve the health of Jackson’s children by making it safer to walk and bike to school.

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School Webpages
Jackson Public Schools Web page
Jackson Arts and Technology Web page
George Long Elementary Web page

What’s 1,254 equal? That’s the number of Jackson students who walked to school on International Walk to School Day! Students from Northeast, Cascades, Frost Elementary schools as well as Jackson Arts and Technology Academy walked to school for fitness and fun. Walking to School is one great way to fulfill the sixty minutes of physical activity recommended for children older than kindergarten age.

View the Walk to School Day Photo Gallery
Walk to School Day this year included the Jackson High School Band, Jackson High athletes and National Honor Society members, Jackson Arts and Tech Jaguar mascots and lots of fun. The event served as a great kick-off for walking to school everyday. To find out more about Safe Route to School and how your child can be involved contact the Fitness Council.

Helpful Resources
Health Facts: Walking to School
Links to cool Walk to School sites 

Interested in starting a Safe Routes to School program at your Jackson area school?
Let us know 

Fitness Council of Jackson
225 N. Jackson St.
(Pedal & Tour Building)
Jackson, MI 49201
517-990-9798
 

Safe Routes to School Process:
Example: Frost Elementary

Conduct a Walking Audit        
The Safe Routes to School team held a walking audit to identify hazards to walking and biking in the Frost neighborhood. The team found areas without sidewalks or crosswalks among other hazards like loose dogs and large bushes overhanging the sidewalk.

Make it safer to walk and bike
The team worked to install 12 new crosswalks, 2 new no turn on red signs, and make changes to the parking lot. The team continues to work on improvements.  
     

Hold a kick-off event
October 6th, Frost School celebrated International Walk to School Day. Approximately 600 Frost students, parents, dignitaries and volunteers walked to school.

Continue ongoing activities
The team is planning ongoing activity like Walking Wednesdays and bike safety classes to encourage kids to walk and bike to school.


 

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