The Town of Knightdale and Knightdale Elementary School celebrated the opening of the Flowers Street sidewalk in tandem with National Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. The sidewalk was made possible through the Community Development Block Grant as part of Wake County’s Community Revitalization Program. The Town of Knightdale, along with Wake County, The Wooten Company, State Contracting, and Habitat for Humanity, worked together to create a safe and more accessible path on Flowers Street that will provide children and other members of the community access to Knightdale Elementary School along with the parks and fields the school offers.
“Safety is the first pillar of Knightdale’s Strategic Plan; that should let you know how much of a priority it is for our Town,” said Jessica Day, Mayor. “The Flowers Street sidewalk will allow more children to safely walk to school in the vicinity and provide access to Knightdale Elementary School Park and Field.”
The Walk to School Event aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage students and parents to walk or bike to school. Participants could enjoy the fresh air, engage in physical activity, and foster a sense of community spirit. The event commenced at Flowers Street and proceeded along the new sidewalk to Knightdale Elementary, with enthusiastic participation from elected officials, students, parents, and community members.
"The Flowers Street Sidewalk Ribbon Cutting and National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day participation as a community is more than just walking to school,” said Rachel Morris, Community Relations Director. “It's a path towards stronger bonds, healthier lives, and a brighter future for our youth and families. We are bridging the gaps between generations and neighborhoods by nurturing a sense of togetherness for a safer and more connected community."
Mayor Jessica Day, Mayor Pro Tem Ben McDonald, and Wake County Commissioner Don Mial were in attendance, along with many excited Knightdale Elementary students and town residents.