Friday, September 27th, 2024
Organized by Monforton Moves
A committee of the Monforton School Foundation
Overview
Celebrate the change of the season by joining Monforton families in walking/biking/rolling to school as part of the National Walk and Bike to School day.
Bike/Walk to School Day raises awareness of the need to create safer routes for bicycling and walking and emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among students and parents, pedestrian safety, reducing traffic congestion and concern for the environment.
Additional Bike Train Locations
If parents are interested in organizing additional Bike Train meeting locations, please contact Monforton Moves. A viable location needs at least ~4 adults willing to ride both to school in the morning, and back to the meeting location in the afternoon.
How it Works
All Monforton families have options to participate. Join one of the organized groups, or simply walk/bike/roll on your own.
Walking Distance
Those that live within walking distance of Monforton can either arrive on their own, or join the Walking School Bus groups.
Bus Riders
The Monforton School buses will drop students off at designated drop zones in the Middle Creek Neighborhood. Adult volunteers will escort students from the drop zones to the Monforton schools along the neighborhood trails and sidewalks.
Biking Distance
Two “Bike Trains” have been organized to escort students to Monforton with the benefit of adult supervision. One group leaves from the neighborhoods behind Simms, and a new one from the Spanish Meadows neighborhood north of the school.
Walking School Bus Details
The Walking School Bus option provides a way for our bus riders to participate. Buses will drop students off at the drop zone and students will walk with parent chaperones to Monforton.
Important:The Walking School Bus is only operating for school drop-off. Bused students will ride the buses home as normal.
Meeting Location
This group will meet the Green Space off of Merit Road in the Middle Creek Neighborhood. The walking route follow the Middle Creek neighborhood trails and sidewalks to the school campus. Total length of this route is between 0.4 and 0.5 miles.
Departure Time: ~8:00 AM
Note: this is NOT the green space adjacent to the playground. It is the next green space to the east past Arrow Trail
Bike Train Details
Biking groups (Bike Trains) are a great option for families that live beyond walking distance from Monforton. Parents may drop their students off at one of the meeting locations, OR may join the group for the ride. The Bike Train will escort students both to school and back at the end of the school day. Be prepared to meet your students at the drop-off locations at the end of the day.
Participation Considerations/Requirements
- Be on time! These trains will be prompt
- Must have your own bike
- Helmets are required (adults too)
- Bike lights and/or reflective clothing are recommended
- Student should be able to ride 2 miles without a rest
- Review bike safety basics.
Safe Routes to Schools Marin Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education
Bike Train Meeting Locations
Northstar Group
The Bike Train will follow the Northstar Neighborhood trails to the Jackrabbit Ln. underpass. After crossing under the highway, the train heads South on Shedhorn Drive then turns East onto the paved bike trail on the North side of Huffine Ln. It follows Huffine until reaching Monforton School Rd. were it turns North and follows the bike lane to the school.
In the afternoon, the Northstar Bike Train will meet at the south side elementary school parking lot and depart at 3:35 PM.
Meeting Location: Corner of Quail Run Rd and Prairie Grass Crt
Departure Time: 7:45 AM
Return Time: ~3:55 PM
Group Lead: Andy Rowse (406-624-9655)
Coolwater/Spanish Meadows Group
The Bike Train will follow Monforton School Road south to the front of the elementary school.
In the afternoon, the Spanish Meadows Bike Train will meet at the front of the elementary school and depart at 3:35 PM.
Meeting Location: Corner of Kallestad Ln and Monforton School Road
Departure Time: 7:50 AM
Return Time: ~3:45 PM
Group Lead: Katherine Chase – 406-570-4336
Volunteer
Walk/Bike to School Day is made possible by the volunteers who so generously give their time and energy to the event.
We are in need of additional help in every area!
| Area | Need/Activities |
|---|---|
| Walking Drop – Bus Students (Merit Road) | Escort walking group from the Middle Creek green space drop point along the neighborhood sidewalks to the school campus. Volunteers will need to arrive by 7:50 AM. |
| Northstar Bike Train | Escort bikers from Northstar meeting point to Monforton. Additional volunteer need to escort the bike train back to the neighborhood at the end of the school day. Volunteers will need to arrive by 7:40 AM. |
| Spanish Meadows Bike Train | Escort bikers from Spanish Meadows neighborhood to Monforton. Additional volunteer need to escort the bike train back to the neighborhood at the end of the school day. Volunteers will need to arrive by 7:50 AM. |