Travel to and From School: Health and Well-being Considerations
During winter months, some students who walk, bike or take transit may travel in lower-light conditions. Taking steps to improve visibility and road safety can help support safer travel to school. However, students will benefit from more daylight during after-school travel and extracurricular activities.
- Help children choose well-lit routes with sidewalks and designated crossings.
- Encourage children to wear reflective or high-visibility clothing and use a flashlight when travelling during darker morning hours.
- Remind children to use designated crossings, scan traffic, and make sure vehicles have stopped before crossing.
- Drivers should use extra caution when driving near schools, crosswalks, intersections and shared pathways, be aware of one’s surroundings and refrain from cell phone use, make eye contact, and shoulder check before turning or changing direction, travel at slow speeds and stop completely at stop signs and crosswalks.
- Permanent daylight saving time will provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon, creating additional opportunities for outdoor activity, recreation and social connection.
Dear Families,
