Draft Gunn Walk and Roll to School Updates

Submitted by Kathryn Latour

On Wednesday, January 16^th, a crisp and cold winter morning, we had our first P4P event of 2013! Volunteers Lawrence Baker, Steve Hubbell, Penny Ellson, Wouter Latour, and – new to Gunn – Terrell Sweat handed out treats to most of the 562 cyclists, a very respectable turnout for such a cold morning! We extend apologies to students who found the bike racks near the library full and we are working with Gunn administration to organize more parking there. We also rewarded students who had arrived for an early practice or class and stopped by to receive their treats, which we encourage all early bikers to do, no questions asked. We appreciated that nearly all students appeared to be wearing their helmets and observing safe biking techniques, as well.

We also handed out a flyer to welcome students to join us on Tuesday, January 29^th at 7pm in the Gunn Library for a brief meeting to discuss safe routes to school. This meeting is a result of the Gunn Walk and Roll to School that took place in the Fall where students, parents, and staff examined the current biking routes and gave input as to where improvements are needed. The meeting on January 29^th will serve to review the proposed improvements and give further suggestions as to where the public funds can best be used. All students, parents and staff are encouraged to attend and contribute to the meeting.