Full Notification

“Walk to School Day” is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with classmates, families, and caregivers.

“Walking to school is a great way to not only stay active, but also practice safe walking behaviors,” Fremont Police, Lieutenant, Steve Delema said. “With many students returning to in-person instruction this year, ‘Walk to School Day’ is a valuable learning tool that benefits students at the start of the school year.”

Fremont Police offers the following tips for children to incorporate into their walks:

• Be predictable. Use crosswalks.

• Walk on sidewalks, when available.

• Always look left-right-left before crossing the street. Make sure the driver sees you. Continue to scan for traffic as you cross the street.

• Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle.

• Watch for cars entering/backing out of driveways or leaving parking spaces.

Drivers should be alert for more people walking to school the morning of Oct. 6 and be prepared to stop for children crossing the street. Drivers should always watch their speed and slow down in school zones.

Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.org as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation. 

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.