Safe Kids: Safe Routes to School

Austin, TX - Doug Ballew from the City of Austin Health Department stopped by Good Day to talk about the Safe Routes to School Program.

August is designated as Back-to-School Safety Month. Motorists need to be extra careful at all times. Parents should follow the tips below to make sure your children are safe while waking and biking to school.

Safe Tips

• Slow down and be especially alert in the residential neighborhoods and school zones
• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
• Watch for children on and near the road in the morning and after school hours
• Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Put down your phone and don't talk or text while driving.

Remember for your kids:

• They should cross the street with an adult until they are at least 10 years old
• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
• Never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars
• Make sure they always walk in front of the bus where the driver can see them