Walking Safely
Walking Route Maps
The Municipality of Anchorage publishes Walking Route Maps for all elementary, middle and high schools in the Municipality except those on located on Base & Post. The maps can be found on the MOA web site at: www.muni.org/traffic/Walking%20Route.cfm
dropping off and picking up students
<http://www.asdk12.org/parents/safety/#dropoff> ,
walking and bicycling
<http://www.asdk12.org/parents/safety/#walk> ,
on the school bus
<http://www.asdk12.org/depts/transportation/safety.asp> ,
in the school zone
<http://www.asdk12.org/parents/safety/School_Zone.asp> ,
and on the road
<http://www.asdk12.org/parents/safety/#driver>.
The information will be on the ASD Homepage through the first week in November.
Reflective Material
Studies have shown that pedestrians walking along a road in dark clothing at night are first seen approximately 55 feet away giving the driver less than one second reaction time.” A driver traveling at 60 MPH needs over 260 feet to stop. The chart below lists the distances at which different colors can be seen.
Wearing reflective material makes a difference!!
School Bus Safety Week
Next week is National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme is “Be Aware! Cross with Care”