(From the City of Findlay)

As we quickly approach the start of school on August 14th for Findlay City Schools, we’ll be seeing an increase in foot and bicycle traffic—especially near schools, bus stops, and neighborhood streets. It’s a critical time to focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety to help ensure all students get to and from school safely.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than one in five children under the age of 15 killed in traffic crashes were pedestrians. In 2022, over 1,100 bicyclists lost their lives, and thousands more were injured in traffic-related incidents. Many of these tragedies occurred during peak school travel hours—before and after school.

With more children walking or biking to school, safety is a shared responsibi

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