Walk/Bike Field Trip is a field trip made by foot or by bicycle gives students a supportive environment in which to practice their pedestrian safety or bicycling skills and showcases the many benefits of walking and bicycling for transportation, including health and physical activity, pollution reduction, and cost savings. The destination of the field trip may vary, or the field trip could be the ride itself.
Target Audience
Elementary, middle school, high school, teachers
Format
In-school lessons and hands on training for students
Outcomes
Increased walking, bicycling, transit use and carpooling
Improved walking, bicycling and safety behavior
Youth empowerment
Discussion Questions
Have you done a walking or biking field trip?
Are there places nearby that you would like to walk or bike to?