Nevada Moves Month

WHEREAS, parents driving children to school can account for up to 25 percent of the morning rush hour traffic in the vicinity of schools; and;

WHEREAS, walking and bicycling to school reduces the number of vehicle trips in the vicinity of schools and potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists; and;

WHEREAS, reducing the number of vehicles driving students to school results in increased safety, reduced traffic congestion, improved air quality, and less fuel consumption in the vicinity of schools; and;

WHEREAS, children walking and bicycling to school together with parents and caregivers opens opportunities to mentor children about pedestrian and bicycle safety and its benefits related to health and the environment; and;

WHEREAS, walking and bicycling to school offers an opportunity to build physical activity into both parents’ and children's daily routines; and;

WHEREAS, children who walk and bicycle to school experience improved mental well-being, reduced stress, and enhanced emotional health, which contribute to increased focus, positive behavior, and readiness to learn in the classroom; and;

WHEREAS, children, parents and community leaders around Nevada are joining together to walk and bicycle to school on Nevada Moves Month;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2026 as

NEVADA MOVES MONTH