The Bike Walk & Roll (walk‑and‑bike to school) program will run in Norwalk in early October, and commission members said they are coordinating supply distribution and tabling for multiple schools.

Commissioner Manny reported two specific events on the calendar: an event Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. and another at Cranbury (Cranberry?) on Oct. 17 at 8 a.m.; the transportation director for the school district is working to confirm two additional schools and dates. Commissioners said they have coordinated with Yankee Doodle Garage to access supplies and will distribute materials to volunteers and attending commissioners.

Commission chair Emily said the program now has 11 schools registered, up from last year, and that the commission will staff tables and hand out incentives and safety materials. Commissioners discussed the timing and urged volunteers to help with tabling; a subcommittee meeting was scheduled for the next day to finalize outreach and incentives.

Why it matters: Bike Walk & Roll engages school communities with safe‑routes‑to‑school practices, encourages active travel, and gives the commission a chance to promote broader sidewalk and crossing improvements.

Next steps: Commissioners will coordinate with the school transportation director to confirm additional schools, secure supplies from Yankee Doodle Garage and run tabling and outreach during the events.