Parents Talk: How Do You Get to School?

Most parents in the Ross Valley are concerned about the environment. Even more parents want to make sure their kids get outside and exercise.

Yet, we all agree, there's a huge number of cars driving to our schools every day.

As starts on Aug. 22 and begins school today, it's time to think about how are your kids getting to school?

You may be ok with letting a sixth-grader ride his bike all by himself, but you don't want to let a third-grader loose on the streets without an adult. Maybe walking across the block to works for your family, but walking to would be a long trek.

But, most parents have jobs, so biking with your kid isn't always an option. What do you do?

Check out the Safe Routes to School website for information about School Pool Marin, to find carpoolers, and groups that meet to walk their kids to class. 

And click on the Ross Valley page of Safe Routes to School to get information about each of the school's specific travel plans.