Wednesday, May 6
8 – 9 a.m.
Poolesville Elementary School
19565 Fisher Ave., Poolesville
Montgomery County will host its annual celebration of “Bike and Roll to School Day” from 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Poolesville Elementary School in Poolesville. Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) staff and representatives of the County’s Vision Zero Initiative will attend the event to highlight the importance of safe pedestrian connections around schools and promote bicycling and walking as healthy travel alternatives.
The event in Poolesville will begin with a group bike ride with students from three different locations at 8:15 a.m.:
- Elgin Park, at the intersection of MD-109S and Fisher Avenue.
- L M Stevens Park at the intersection of Wooton and Fisher Avenues.
- Bodmer Park at the intersection of Chiswell and Hughes Roads.
Students will travel along the three designated routes, all meeting at Whalen Commons, located at 19701 Fisher Ave., at 8:25 a.m., for a final group ride to the school.
The biking group, led by MCDOT’s Zeal the Safety Zebra and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Sparky the Fire and Rescue Dog, will finish in front of Poolesville Elementary School. The event will commence with fanfare including music, balloons, giveaways, police officers, firefighters, and firetrucks.
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The Montgomery County Police Department, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), and Montgomery County Public Schools are partners in the event.
For more information on Bike and Roll to School Day visit walkbiketoschool.org/plan/event-ideas/.
What: Bike and Roll to School Day Event. County staff will meet students in front of the school as they arrive with fanfare including music, firetrucks and giveaways.
Who:
- Montgomery Department of Transportation staff
- Firefighters from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
- Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department
- Officers from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Park Police
- MCDOT’s Zeal the Safety Zebra
- MCFRS’s Sparky the Fire and Rescue Dog
When: Wednesday, May 6. 8-9 a.m.
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Where: Poolesville Elementary School, 19565 Fisher Ave., Poolesville.
Photo Opportunities: There will be a large banner, balloons, music, and special appearances from Zeal, the Traffic Safety Zebra and Sparky the Fire and Rescue Dog.
There will not be a formal speaking event, but staff and the school principal will be available for interviews. Parents are often onsite and willing to speak on camera as well.
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