Safety During Your Event
When preparing for an event, keep safety in mind. The following list outlines basic safety considerations:
- Have adequate adult supervision for the walk.
- Ask police to assist in identifying and controlling any dangerous parts of the route such as crossing a busy intersection.
- Remind parents about their responsibilities as drivers and to drive with extra care near the school.
- Provide students and parents with safe walking tips.
The following resources can help teach children about pedestrian and bicycle riding safety:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Safe Routes to School Toolkit
- Topics to cover pedestrian safety for younger elementary students and bicycle skills for older elementary students.
- PDF version
- HTML version
- CDC KidsWalk-to-School [PDF]
- Recommended pedestrian safety messages.
- Portland Kids on the Move
- K-8 curriculum with safety as one theme.
- California Walk to School [PDF]
- Safety guidelines for drivers.
