‘Nevada Moves Day’ Prompts Thousands of Latino Children to Walk-to-School

Share On Social!

On March 19, 2014 K-8th grade students across Nevada enjoyed the fifth annual Nevada Moves Day—an event that celebrates the benefits of walking and biking to and from school.

The event which started in 2009 has grown to include over 23,000 students from 60 different Clark County School District schools and 28 schools from the Washoe County School District.

At one school, Lincoln Park elementary (58% Latino) in Sparks, NV, students learned about safety from law enforcement officers, in addition to experiencing the fun of walking to school.

According to Washoe County School District Police Chief Mike Mieras, it’s important to teach kids about being safe during their commute because many kids in the area are now walking to school.

Officer MJ Cloud, the Safe Routes Coordinator for the Washoe County School District is excited to see growth and support for Safe Routes to School. Cloud says that although Nevada Moves Day initially started as way to increase walking and biking, it also helps prevent childhood obesity.

Recently, Mayor Geno Martini of Sparks proclaimed March 19, 2014 as Nevada Moves Day, in efforts to get more kids walking and biking to school.

Read the full Sparks Tribune stories below: