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Willard students say biking, longboarding and walking cut costs and emissions
Summary
Several Willard students described how they get to school—by bike, longboard or walking—citing cost savings, exercise and reduced emissions and traffic in Missoula.
Multiple students at Willard School described getting to school by bicycle, longboard or on foot and said those choices save money, provide exercise and reduce emissions.
Matthew, a Willard student, said he rides nearly every day and does not own a car. "I don't own a car so that's a good reason to use the bike I guess, but all joking aside, mostly it's inexpensive. It allows me to stay in shape. It doesn't create any fossil fuels or other emissions, and it doesn't create traffic jams in Missoula," he said.
Another student said they longboard or walk almost every day because it's cheaper and good exercise. Students also noted that biking or carpooling with friends is a common way to arrive at school.
The remarks were part of informal classroom discussion and did not include proposals for school policy, infrastructure changes or requests for district action.
