Talking Points

These talking points offer information on topics such as Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day events, Safe Routes to School, and trends in school travel, safety, physical activity, environment and air quality.

You may find it helpful to use these for interviews with local media, meetings with parents or any other communications planned for the event.

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day – Key Messages (.pdf)

There has been a growing body of research about frequency of active trips to school and factors that impact walking and rolling to school. This document summarizes the major patterns and research. Use the information categorized under the topics most compelling for your community.

Walking & Rolling to School: Trends, Issues and Evidence (.pdf)