National Walk Our Children to School Day
OCTOBER 4, 2000
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The Partnership for a Walkable America invites your community to be a part of this very special event.

On Wednesday, October 4, 2000, National Walk Our Children to School Day joins Great Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to create the first ever International Walk to School Day.

Last year over 300,000 children, parents, mayors, legislators, health and safety advocates and community leaders across America walked. More than 850 schools in 170 cities in 34 states participated.

Walk 2000 promises to be even bigger.

Walk with a mission!

A simple activity with tremendous benefits, Walk Our Children to School Day promotes:

Physical activity through the easiest-to-do exercise

Safety by teaching children safe walking skills and how to identify safe routes to school

Awareness of how walkable a community is and where improvements can be made

Concern for the environment

Taking back neighborhoods for people on foot

Reducing traffic congestion, pollution, and speed near schools

Sharing time with community leaders, parents and children

Register today for the 2000 walk!
Learn more and register for Walk Our Children to School Day 2000 at the official website: www.walktoschool-usa.org ...or call or write:
Partnership for a Walkable America
c/o National Safety Council
1121 Spring Lake Drive
Itasca, IL 60143-3201
Phone: 800-621-7615 ext. 2383
Fax: 630-775-2185
See what other countries are doing at the International Walk to School Day website:
www.iwalktoschool.org

WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY 2000 IS HEADED BY THE FOLLOWING PARTNERSHIP FOR A WALKABLE AMERICA MEMBERS:

National Safety Council Walking Magazine Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Federal Highway Administration Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Institute of Transportation Engineers National Association of Governors’ Highway Safety Representatives National SAFE KIDS Campaign Shape Up America!

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOR YOUR CHILD

Each year, tens of thousands of children are killed and injured when they are hurt by motor vehicles. Fortunately, parents, grandparents, and others can do a lot to prevent these pedestrian crashes.

Know the Facts

Children move quickly and often are unaware of danger.

Most children are injured near their home or on their own street.

Most crashes involving children happen between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Most pedestrian crashes occur in fair and warm weather.

Twice as many boys are injured as girls.

Set a Good Example

When you cross the street together:

Always hold your child’s hand. Never allow a child under 10 to cross the street alone.

Always stop at the edge of the curb or parked cars before crossing the street.

Always look LEFT, RIGHT, and LEFT again for moving cars.

Always cross only when clear, and keep looking LEFT, RIGHT, and LEFT again.

Always look for signs that a car is about to move (rear lights, exhaust smoke, sound of motor, wheels turning), and never walk behind a vehicle that is backing up.

SEGURIDAD PEATONAL PARA NIÑOS

Cada año, cientos de miles de ninos mueren o son heridos cuando los atropella un vehículo. Afortunadamente, los padres de familia, abuelos y otros guardianes purden hacer mucho para prevenir atropellos.

Tome Nota

Los niños se mueven rápidamente y a menudo no se dan cuenta de que pueden estar en peligro.

La mayoría de niños son heridos cerca de su hogar o en su propia calle.

La mayoría de atropellosde niños sucede entre las 3 a 6 p.m.

La mayoría de atropellos de niños sucede cuando hace buen tiempo.

La cantidad de niños heridos es el doble de la cantidad de niñas heridas.

Sea un Buen Ejemplo

Al cruzar la calle con un niño:

Siempre coga al niño de la mano. Nunca permita que un niño menor de 10 años cruce una calle solo.

Siempre pare en la vereda o al borde de vehículos estacionados antes de cruzar la calle.

Siempre mire a la IZQUIERDA, a la DERECHA, y nuevamente a la IZQUIERDA si vienen vehículos.

Siempre cruce únicamente cuando esté seguro de que no vienen vehículos, y continúe mirando a la IZQUIERDA, a la DERECHA, y nuevamente a la IZQUIERDA.

Siempre preste atención a indicaciones que el vehículo va a retroceder (luces prendidas, humo del escape, sonido del motor, llants en vovimiento), y nunca camine detrás de un vehículo mientras este retrocede.


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