Today is "Bike To Work Day" in the Bay Area. The Bay Area Bicycle Coalition sponsors this day each year to encourage people to get out of their cars and take public transport or bike to work. This morning, I rode from my home in Los Altos up to my office in Belmont. It's a great way to start the day.
In 1969, nearly half of all kids (48%) walked or biked to school. In 2009, only 13% managed to do this. (Source: US Department of Transportation) We all know the concerns with children and exercise. Riding to school is just one more way for kids to stay active.
I'd like to acknowledge all of our staff that regularly ride to work. Folks like Jim Thurber, Curtis Schnieder, and others set a strong positive example for our kids when they arrive by bicycle. Thanks!
About Me
- Doug Smith
- I have 1 child in the LASD schools, and 1 who has graduated and moved on to high school. After several years of active volunteer work, I got involved in the school board. In the fall of 2009, I was elected to the Board of Trustees. I am grateful for the trust the community has placed in me. I intend to continue to use this blog to share my thoughts about district matters.
I have a passion for using technology to solve problems in new ways. I draw on my experience at a subscription billing company and past tech ventures to inform new approaches to solving longstanding issues in education. It isn't always comfortable for folks, but I believe there is a lot of cross-polination that can happen.
Please remember that this blog is my personal blog, and does not reflect the opinion of the Board as a group. No statements made here can be considered an offical policy of the Board, and this does not replace actions by the Board in any way. However, I'm happy to share what I can and I look forward to hearing your thoughts too.
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