CANCELED: ECPD supports National Walk and Roll to School Day
UPDATE (4:08 P.M.) The El Centro Police Department said after further review, the walk to school detail will not happen Wednesday.
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The El Centro Police Department (ECPD) encourages parents and students to join their classmates to walk, bike, or roll to class on Wednesday, October 12.
For further context, "Walk and Roll to School Day" is an annual celebration that highlights the benefits of exercise.
Not only that, the event also practices pedestrian and road safety with other students, families, and caregivers.
“Walking to school is a great way to exercise on a daily basis and feel comfortable getting to and from school safely,” El Centro Police Department Officer William Yu said.
“We hope this is a fun, rewarding experience for students and members of the community that shows how important it is for everyone to be safe walking, biking or rolling.”
ECPD offers tips
Overall, the ECPD 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 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. Ride in the same direction as traffic.
- Be aware of your surroundings. When walking, keep earbud or headphone volume low enough so you can still hear around you.
Drivers be aware
Equally important, drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic on Wednesday.
Also, drivers should stop for school buses and watch their speed and slow down in school zones.
If you would like to register for Wednesday's event, click here.
