It’s back-to-school time! Help us keep students safe as they head to class.

School is back in session in Douglas County this week, and that means thousands of kids will be walking, riding bikes or scooters or waiting for buses in your neighborhood each day. It takes all of us to work together to keep them safe on their way.

Douglas County traffic engineers, the Douglas County School District, the Sheriff’s Office, and regional partners work together to ensure that students have safe routes to school. We can all do our part by following a few safety guidelines.

Drivers who drop off children or travel through school zones should:

• Use extreme caution
• Drive slowly
• Keep an eye out for children
• Be prepared to stop for school buses
• Remember – it takes about one month for everyone to settle into a new routine.

Students who walk, bike or skate to school are asked to follow these simple steps:

– Choose a safe route to walk to school with less traffic and fewer intersections, avoid crossing busy or high-speed streets, and limit the number of streets crossed.

-Look for traffic at every driveway and intersection. Be aware of drivers in parked cars that may be getting ready to move.

-Obey all traffic signs and signals, push pedestrian push buttons at signals, and wait to walk across the street until no traffic is coming. Listen to crossing guards if present, and walk, don’t run, bike or skate across the street.

Please remember that many OHV and low-powered scooters marketed as e-bikes do not meet the legal criteria for one. Operating these without the proper license or in prohibited areas can lead to safety risks and legal consequences. Visit the Sheriff’s Office webpage for more information.

Carpooling helps reduce traffic, lets kids meet new friends and helps parents save time. The Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Way to Go program offers SchoolPool to connect you with your community. Learn more on their website.

There are active construction sites near school zones all year long. We have launched a new interactive map to help you identify the impacts where you live or on your commute. You can also find details on this year’s construction projects by visiting our Cone Zone webpage. If you live in Highlands Ranch, visit our webpage for information on neighborhood roadwork.

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