Alternative Transportation

Environmental Education Topic for September:
Alternative Transportation

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to encourage families to use alternative transportation. Make taking the bus, biking, or walking a healthy habit. There are many resources in King County that can be useful for your Club's kids and families.



Taking the Bus

• The King County transit site provides route information, schedules, and a trip planner

• One Bus Away and My Bus have phone numbers riders can call for bus location and arrival times

• Take the One Less Car Challenge! Sponsored by the city of Seattle, you can receive bus ticket vouchers and biking and walking gear by pledging not to use a car for a month (level 1) or a year (level 2).
  

Biking

• Bike Smart Seattle and the Cascade bicycle club education foundation have information on all you need to know: maps, traffic tips, safety information for parents in English and Spanish, and commuting
  

• Is Your Child Ready? contains safety information and tips for age appropriate bicycle riding

• Request a bicycle donation for a Club member from Bike Works

• The Bike Smart Seattle Calendar of Events highlights four bike helmet sale events in September. Spread the word! $10.00 a helmet!
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Walking

• Check out Seattle's FeetFirst site for walking maps, trail projects, and safe routes to school

• KidsWalk-to-School Resource Guide provides information on implementing a walking program and encouraging healthy outdoor exercise
  

• Participate in Park(ing) Day on September 18th! Transform a parking spot into a park. In 2008 Seattle hosted 32 park(ing) spaces. Sign up and register on the Park(ing) Day website.