BCHD’s Walking School Bus program rolled into elementary schools in the beach cities in 2011. The program is held in partnership with the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Hermosa Beach City School District, and Redondo Beach Unified School District.

Recently, the program expanded to include “Walking Wednesdays,” an initiative encouraging parents to walk with their children to school at least once a week.

Kids in the programs log thousands of miles, save unnecessary car trips and burn excess calories. Walking to school also allows students to gain valuable social connection and interaction with their peers.

Of course, the "engines" of the Walking School Bus are the parent volunteers who safely guide children to school each morning along designated routes.