Bike to school regularly
Why This is Green
By choosing to bike regularly instead of drive or even take public transportation, you’ll lower your commuting costs, avoid the use of non-renewable resources for fuel, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide the offspring with a green-and-valuable lesson. Walking to school has similar physical and environmental health benefits, but biking is much speedier—a plus with children.
There are emotional bonuses to biking, too. Sure it’s important to be a part of the transportation solution, but it’s also fun. It’s a stress buster, a strength builder, and generally feels great to be outside together.
Some towns and cities are much more bike-friendly than others and as a result, more people bike. In Portland, nearly 3.5 percent of people bike to work, eight times the national average. See if you can get local families to join you on your weekly ride.
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How To
Regular bikers need to make sure their gear is in good working condition. Locks, bad weather gear, and pouches for schoolbooks and lunches are must-haves.
Plan out a safe and pleasant route with the least amount of traffic--even if it adds a few minutes to your commute.
Always wear a helmet.
