National Walk and Roll to School Day in Pasadena

Walk & Roll to School Day (File photos – walkbiketoschool.org)

The Pasadena Police Department encourages parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class Oct. 4.

By News Desk

Walk and Roll to School Day is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with other students, families, and caregivers.

Pasadena Police Department Lieutenant Anthony Russo said:

National Walk and Roll to School Day is a great opportunity for families to get outside and get moving together. Walking, biking, skateboarding or scootering to school not only provides exercise, but it also helps promote the importance of safe routes to schools.”

Tips for students

The Pasadena Police Department offers tips for students who walk, bike, or roll to school:

• Plan your route on roads with sidewalks or paths away from traffic. If there are no sidewalks, walk or ride as far from cars as possible, facing traffic.
• Use crosswalks, preferably at stop  signs  or  signals.  If there are unmarked crosswalks, cross at corners on streets with fewer lanes and lower speed limits.
• Always look left-right-left before crossing the street. Continue to scan for traffic as you cross the street.
• Watch for cars entering/leaving driveways or parking spaces.
• Always wear a helmet when riding or rolling.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Keep earbud or headphone volume low enough so you can still hear around you.

Drivers

Drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic the morning of Oct. 4, as well as be prepared to stop for school buses and 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.