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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2022
Share the Road Safely with Walkers and Bikers
Olympia, WA ??With school back in session, children are walking, biking and rolling to school. Walking and biking as sustainable modes of transportation are becoming more common in Thurston County. Active transportation fosters good health, relieves traffic congestion, and helps protect the environment; all part of supporting a thriving community.
October is Walk to School Month. Drivers can follow these safety tips to help ensure everyone arrives to school safely:
- Be prepared for congestion when traveling through school zones and, if possible, adjust your route to avoid them.?
- Slow down! The speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour.
- Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.?
- Watch out for school crossing guards and obey their signals.?
- Stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students.?
- Be extra cautious around children; they are still learning how to be safe pedestrians and bicyclists.
Intercity Transit?s Walk N Roll Program and school districts throughout Thurston County sponsor Safe Routes to School activities in schools. These programs emphasize education, equity, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and evaluation to improve students? health and traffic safety around schools.
More information about walking and biking can be found at intercitytransit.com under the Walk N Roll Program or at facebook.com/WalkNRollIT/.
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Broadcast Version: October is Walk to School Month. Walking and rolling to school are healthy, green habits. When you?re driving, please exercise extreme caution and help make student safety a priority. Remain alert. Consider adjusting your travel routine. Follow the speed limit, especially in school zones. Learn more by going to Intercity Transit?s website and finding the Walk N Roll Program.
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Media Contact:
Nicky Upson, Senior Marketing & Communications Coordinator
360-705-5891 or [email protected]
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