It’s Not Rocket Science: If Streets Are Safe, More Kids Walk or Bike to School

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By Angie SchmittMay 5, 2016, 11:21 am212 pts
Yesterday was national Bike to School Day, an event that shows kids what it’s like to power their own way to school. The fact that we have a special day to promote what used to be part of the daily routine for many children also speaks to the way biking and walking have been marginalized on American…

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