WALK, BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY IN NEVADA

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 near schools and potential conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians or cyclist; 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; and;

WHEREAS, the benefits related to physical activity at an early age play a leading role reducing rates of heart disease, diabetes, and other obesity-related health problems among children; 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 daily routines; and;

WHEREAS, children, parents, and community leaders throughout the Silver State are joining together to walk and bicycle to school on Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2024, as

WALK, BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY IN NEVADA