Pedestrian Safety Tips
Let’s help our kids walk safely to and from school
Drivers and pedestrians must work together to demonstrate safe behaviors on the road and street. This helps protect everyone- including themselves and those around them. Scroll to learn pedestrian safety tips and responsibilities for all ages.
Video courtesy of the Office of Traffic Safety
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Map Your Route
Build the best route to school for your community! Get started today with this handy guide.
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Pay attention
Stay off your phones. Talking, texting, and scrolling distract you from paying attention to surroundings.
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Look before you go
Look left-right-left before crossing a street at marked crosswalks and intersections.
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Follow signals
It’s important to always obey traffic signals and watch for turning signals before you step.
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Make yourself visible
Make eye contact with the driver when possible, don’t assume that the driver can see you. Learn how to use the flashing beacon system at crosswalks city-wide to increase visibility.
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Pedestrian Safety- Teen Focused
Pedestrian Safety- Kid Focused
FAQs about Safe Walking in Thousand Oaks
What resources can adults use to teach young kids to walk to and from school safely?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a great resource for parents and caregivers of young children that can be found here.
What is a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and does the City have one?
The LRSP analyzes collision data, assess infrastructure, and identifies roadway safety solutions on a citywide basis. The City of Thousand Oaks has a Local Road Safety Plan that was updated in May 2021 and can be found here.
How can I report an incident that occurred on the road or sidewalk while my child was walking to/from school?
For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergency incidents, please call (805) 654-9511.
What is the safest walking route to take to school?
Designating and finding the quickest and safest route to ensure students are safe and on time for school is important in promoting walking to school. Get started today on creating the route best for your neighborhood here.
How do I contact my school with event ideas to get more kids walking and biking?
Click here for a directory of CVUSD schools.
How can I engage my neighborhood to practice safe walking to school?
Organizing your neighborhood to promote safe walking to school is a great way to engage your community. Check out several resources to help get you started such as neighborhood meeting flyers and informational materials that can be found here.
How can I support walking school buses in my community?
Implementing a walking school bus in your neighborhood is a great way to encourage more children to walk to school safely. For resources to help you spread the word in your community and organize a walking school bus on your own, visit this page.