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Public Schools Start Monday, August 9th
The end of the summer brings a new school year, and more traffic onto the roads. Now is a good time to review safety precautions that should be taken by drivers and students when traveling to work or school. For most students, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. The greatest risk is not riding the bus, but approaching or leaving the bus. Before school starts you may want to take some time and review the following safety information.
Safety Information for Drivers:
 When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school.
When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.
Slow down.
Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks.
Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops.
Children may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
Pay attention to the flashing lights bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions:
 Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children.
Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting on or off.
Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.
Safety Information for Students
 Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street.
Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it's okay before stepping onto the bus.
If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
Use the handrails to avoids falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don't get caught in the handrails or doors.
Never walk behind the bus.
Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.
If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.
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Upcoming Meetings:
TAC/CAC Meeting: No meeting scheduled in August
TPO Meeting: No meeting scheduled in August
CTST Meeting: Wednesday, August 25, 2010, 9:30 AM
Meeting Locations:
All meetings take place at the Brevard County Government Center located at:
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
TAC/CAC and CTST: Meetings are held in Building C in the Space Coast Room on the
second floor.
TPO: Meetings are held in Building C in the Florida Room on the third floor. |
