Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Prepare for National Walk To School Day in NOVA!

Remember the days when there wasn’t a school bus route for every child, and some people had to actually walk? It seems like ancient history, doesn’t it? In reality, walking to school not only promotes more physical activity; it also helps solve a problem that has been facing the Northern Virginia area for quite awhile, and that is overcrowding in our bus systems.

Tomorrow marks National Walk to School Day, and the Northern Virginia area will be celebrating wholeheartedly. From Annandale to Fairfax to Alexandria, students all over the region will be skipping their bus rides and taking to the sidewalks. With an expected high temperature around 84, students should be able to get to school comfortably.

This nationwide program was started twelve years ago by the Partnership for a Walkable America in the Chicago area. Since then, more and more states and schools have signed up to participate each year. Last year marked the first year that Fairfax County Public Schools publicly endorsed the event, and this year 35 local elementary schools have decided to participate. These include Canterbury Woods, Ravensworth, North Springfield Elementary and Poe Middle School in Annandale. The Northern Virginia area hopes that a program like this will provide a springboard for more permanent initiatives to get our kids walking and biking to school.

There are a number of reasons why this program is so important, including raising awareness about safer routes to walk or bike to school. Other issues such as traffic congestion, pedestrian safety and increased physical activity for kids are brought to light through the initiative. As a Northern Virginia real estate professional, I have devoted many years of my life to the communities of the area and feel that it’s important to publicize events like this regularly. I feel that they can only help improve our communities, promote a healthier environment for our kids and help with the bus overcrowding issue that has been prominent in Fairfax County.

As a Northern Virginia real estate agent, a large part of my job is to sell my area of service. Yes, selling an individual property is exceedingly important, but if a home buyer isn’t 100% thrilled with the neighborhood that they decide to live in, then they will never be completely satisfied with their home. Participation in national initiatives such as Walk to School Day shows that our region is dedicated to supporting important community efforts, and it shows that we are always taking strides to improve our neighborhoods. To many buyers, this is an appealing quality in a community that adds to its charm.

If you have any questions about the amazing communities in the Northern Virginia area, don’t hesitate to contact me and ask! As someone who has lived and worked in the region for several years, I would be happy to show you what makes Northern Virginia so special. I’d also be happy to show you some of the many homes available in the NOVA real estate market. I hope to hear from you soon!

Earle Whitmore
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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