Walk ’n’ roll: Kids weather rain, fog for annual event
Each Acton school gets a day when students are encouraged to arrive on their own steam.
Students and their families walked, biked, and rode scooters through the October 14 morning fog on their way to Willard Elementary School. There to greet them: Jeff Alls, Willard Parent Teacher Group coordinator for the Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day, and Acton police comfort dog Thor.
Each Acton school gets a day when students are encouraged to arrive on their own steam. Willard’s event was the last of the semester.
Parent volunteer Kristin Tolfree has taken the reins of the event.
“I love finding ways to promote active transportation, and as a mom, getting kids involved makes it even better,” she told The Acton Bridge. “What kid doesn’t love riding their bike?”
She said this year saw a good turnout, with over 400 students walking, biking, and rolling across all public school campuses, even with light rain falling as kids made their way to Alcott.
“This event is absolutely worth keeping around, because it continues to grow every year and brings so much positive energy to our community,” Tolfree said. “It’s a fun way to encourage kids and families to explore active transportation, build community, and discover healthy, enjoyable alternatives to driving.”
