Thousands of Riverside County students, staff and families will take part in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4, to support a healthier lifestyle and active transportation.The one-day event is part of a worldwide effort to celebrate the many health benefits of walking and biking to school, and to encourage families to park the minivan and embrace healthy changes that will last year-round.“This is just one day, but we are hopeful the community will see the benefits of walking and biking to school and make it an everyday habit,” said Kim Saruwatari, director for Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS-PH), which coordinates the program locally. “This is part of an overall healthier lifestyle for students, parents and staff that includes mor
