SafeWalkToSchool provides local communities with the tools, research, and advocacy needed to upgrade pedestrian infrastructure. Together, we are transforming dangerous intersections into protected routes for young students.
Learn how to rally your neighborhood, petition city traffic departments, and secure physical speed-reduction infrastructure to keep student pedestrians safe. Vehicle speed is the single
Real change starts in our neighborhoods. Together with local parents, traffic safety advocates, and educators, we are identifying hazardous intersections, demanding safer crosswalks, and protecting young pedestrians.
Every morning, millions of children walk, bike, and ride through our communities to reach their classrooms. Yet, too many students navigate streets lacking basic safety infrastructure—confronting high-speed traffic, faded crosswalks, missing sidewalk connections, and poorly lit intersections. No parent should have to worry whether their child will arrive at school unharmed.
Creating secure routes requires direct, community-driven action. We collaborate with families and local leaders to audit high-risk road corridors, track dangerous traffic patterns, and petition municipal authorities for urgent infrastructure improvements. Our initiatives focus on installing highly visible crosswalk markings, extending pedestrian signal times, lowering speed limits in designated school zones, and introducing traffic-calming measures such as speed humps and curb extensions.
Beyond physical roadways, we foster a culture of shared responsibility. Through educational workshops and neighborhood safety patrols, we equip young pedestrians with crucial road-awareness skills while urging drivers to slow down and stay vigilant near school grounds.
Securing our streets is not just an urban planning objective; it is a fundamental commitment to our children’s safety, health, and independence. By transforming dangerous streets into protective pathways, we ensure that every student can walk to school with confidence and peace of mind. Join our movement today to build safer, more connected neighborhoods for every family.
