(radio Iowa) - Iowa motorists need to be especially vigilant today (Wednesday) as there are likely to be many more pedestrians and bicyclists on the roads as part of Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day.
Matt Burkey, the Safe Routes to Schools coordinator at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, says hundreds of children in more than four-dozen schools statewide are taking part. Burkey says the event shows Iowa students how to start their day with an active, healthier choice versus catching a ride to school on a bus or with one of their folks.
A total of 49 Iowa schools are taking part in this event, which represents an excellent showing, though Burkey says many more schools could join in. While today is the official date for the event, Burkey says schools can participate at any time throughout the month of October.