The Walk and Roll to School Day numbers are in: Michigan ranked 10th nationally, showing over 200 schools, which is up from 146 registered schools last year. Our team enjoyed joining events @BoggsSchool and Ann Arbor- read our full reflections: https://t.co/GCjh7d4Sk3

Last Month's Highlights & Future Opportunities: Explore Walk and Roll to School Day and future student engagements. https://t.co/j78EIelcCL

Pedestrians continued: When available, use crosswalks and cross the street at marked intersections. Travel with a friend or as a group and look out for one another. Be aware that drivers may not see you walking or standing in the street. Have a safe, fun, spooky time everyone

Pedestrians: Try to wear light - colored costumes or reflective materials. If your costume makes it hard for motorists to see you, carry a trick-or-treat bag that reflects light or lights up using LEDs. Be aware that a mask can make it harder for you to see approaching cars.

Motorists continued: Kids may travel in unanticipated ways, like crossing the street when you don’t expect it or darting from between cars on their way to the next house. Expect kids to be paying more attention to the quest for candy than the traffic around them.

Motorists: Be on the watch for pedestrians, especially children, who may be out trick-or-treating with friends and family. Halloween costumes can alter the outline, silhouette, shapes, and sizes of individuals making it harder to recognize them as pedestrians.

As you prepare to celebrate Halloween, use these tips as a motorist or a pedestrian to help keep everyone safe.

What is a pedestrian? Anyone on foot, skis, skates, or rollerblades; in a wheelchair; riding a horse; or using a horse and buggy. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. With people out enjoying the outdoors, please keep an eye out for all pedestrians. To learn more, please

Join our introductory training tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to help you understand Michigan SRTS programming and funding. The session ends with a Q&A, so you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn from other attendees. https://t.co/KntNxjjfbO

If you’re interested in organizing and learning more about bike buses, check out the Bike Bus Guide by @walkrollschool, which is a great resource for getting started.

Bike Bus leaders were positioned at the front and back to direct the group and act as a “sweeper” to ensure no one was left behind. Additionally, a few participating parents helped as a “corker” to hold traffic until the Bike Bus passed and to guide students at turns.

Beyond the starting location, students joined in as we went along if they were located along the predetermined route. The full ride was an approachable 1.3 miles with strategic stops at intersections that allowed everyone to regroup.

The stars aligned for Thurston Elementary’s 4th Bike Bus of the year to coincide with Walk and Roll to School Day. Families met up at Sugarbush Park with time to slap on reflective bracelets or install bike lights on handlebars and scooter stems for increased visibility.

When it comes to vehicle-pedestrian crashes, the pedestrian always loses. It’s National Pedestrian Safety Month. Drivers, please keep an eye out for all pedestrians. Learn more safety tips at https://t.co/dRLRt7H45d

Walk and Roll to School Day, Take Steps Toward Safety! - https://t.co/v1zVd8nSiA

Help your community celebrate this Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 8, by driving safely and watching for pedestrians! Search here to see if a school near you is celebrating Walk and Roll to School Day: https://t.co/84QgsmIbfG.

Has your school registered for Walk and Roll to School Day? Schools that register by Friday, September 12, will receive event materials and stickers! To register, visit our registration form here: https://t.co/2skJ0WjAlh.

Safe Routes Back to School: Gear up on with the return to class. - https://t.co/dCxwBsaZAj

Want to organize a Walk and Roll to School event? You don’t need a big crowd to start- @walkrollschool suggests starting small and building on early successes. Small steps lead to big change! Visit our website for helpful first-time tips! https://t.co/SmAsi1EcUC

Time to lace up those sneakers and dust off those wheels – Walk and Roll to School Day is coming! How do you plan to celebrate this year? Visit our website to register and for more information: https://t.co/SmAsi1EcUC