LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 22 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:

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Oct. 21, 2026 | October is officially Walk & Roll Month, and Tristan Hill from the City of Springdale read the proclamation to get things rolling on Oct. 8.

"In Springdale, Arkansas, we urge you to observe this month by being watchful for biking and walking students, encouraging the children with walking and rolling to school, and taking advantage of the trails for fun and the health of the whole family," said Hill, the city's active transportation coordinator.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation partnered with Pedal It Forward, Springdale Active T...