Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10, is International Bike and Walk to School Day. In the Morongo Basin, managing editor Tami Roleff says the California Highway Patrol will be on hand at one elementary school to help students get to school safely…
The California Highway Patrol and the Yucca Valley Elementary School in Yucca Valley will join schools from across the country to celebrate National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 10. CHP officers will be on hand to help children make it to school safely when walking and bicycling. Officers will assist crossing guards and remind drivers to watch for children crossing the street. The CHP reminds drivers to yield for pedestrians at every intersection and drive at lower speeds when traveling in areas where children are likely to be present.
The CHP reminds residents about these safety tips when walking or biking anywhere. Before crossing the street, look left-right-left and continue scanning as you cross, use crosswalks whenever they are available, and make eye contact with drivers. Make sure drivers see you before stepping out. Use a sidewalk whenever possible, and if there isn’t a sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
CHP TO PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY
