New Woodrow Wilson 'Walking Bus' Good for Kids, the Environment

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham launched a walking bus for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students Wednesday.

A walking school bus is a group of children who walk to school under adult supervision. The "bus" helps the children get some exercise in the morning and also helps reduce the school's carbon footprint.

"Studies show that fewer children are walking and biking to school, and more children are at risk of becoming overweight. Changing behaviors of children and parents require creative solutions that are safe and fun," walkingschoolbus.org wrote. "Implementing a walking school bus can be both." 

The route will start at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Beaver Street and Marian Road and will make stops along Tarali Terrace and 2nd Street. The route will include the Pelham Apartments.Students will continue down Beaver Street to the school.

The entire route is a total of about 0.7 miles and was developed with input from Woodrow Wilson’s Principal John Haidemenos, Framingham Town Planners, the Framingham Police Department, MassDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program, and MetroWest Moves.

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