Austin to host walk to school day for Becker Elementary students

The city of Austin is encouraging students and parents to walk or bike to school Oct. 4 for National Walk to School Day.

The details

The city’s Safe Routes to School program will host a walk from Twin Oaks Branch Library to Becker Elementary School Oct. 4 starting at 7 a.m.

• Oct. 4, 7 a.m.
• Free
• Twin Oaks Library 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin

The why

Walking or biking to school helps kids get in necessary physical activity, relieves traffic congestion and helps the environment by reducing air pollutants, according to the city of Austin