HB0236S01 | Safe School Route Evaluations

According to Safe Routes Utah - 

Creating safe walking and biking routes to school leads to
Improved Academics - Students who are healthy, awake and alert show improved academic performance and decreased tardiness and absence due to transportation challenges.
Physical Activity - Daily physical activity builds strong bones, muscles and joints. It forms healthy lifelong habits that decrease the risk of chronic disease and obesity.
Social Development - Spending time with family and community provides positive social opportunities.
Safer Students -Traffic safety instruction and practice increases confidence and safe behaviors. It also decreases dangerous traffic congestion during pickup and drop-off.
Cleaner Air - Walking and biking to school reduces the need for bus services and idling cars during pickup and drop-off.
Saves Time and Money - When you avoid driving your kids to school, you save on gasoline and wear and tear on your car.