Local Programs and Resources

Safe Kids Walk This Way is a multifaceted program involving high-visibility school-based events, data collection documenting risks to pedestrians in areas surrounding schools and school safety committees and community-wide pedestrian safety task forces making changes to improve walking environments. The goal of the Walk This Way initiative is preventing pedestrian-related injury to children. Safe Kids and FedEx Express partner in more than 100 cities to host walk to school events. In the United States, these events take place on International Walk to School Day. Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg has conducted pedestrian safety programs at local schools since 2000, reaching more than 8000 students and over 1500 teachers, parents and volunteers. Celebrated October 3rd, 2007, (Photos below) Safe Kids and FedEx Express presented pedestrian safety to every student at Cotswold Elementary School in Mecklenburg County.

International Walk to School Month   October is International Walk to School Month. Children, teachers, and community leaders from around the globe will walk together to promote safer, healthier communities. More information about the event can be found at the International Walk to School Week website.

Additional Resources

City of Charlotte Pedestrian Program

Town of Davidson Wlaks & Rolls

Make Roads Safe and Zebra Crossing Game