SEPTEMBER 2026 WALK N' ROLL NEWSLETTER

Post Date:09/01/2026 8:00 AM

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Welcome Back to School from Walk n' Roll!

We're excited to kick off a new school year with students and families across San José! The Walk n' Roll Program supports safe, healthy habits by helping students walk, bike, and roll to school. We provide resources, events, and hands-on support to make active transportation fun and safe for every student.

International Walk 2 School Day – October 7th, 2026

Let's celebrate International Walk and Bike to School Day (IW2SD) together! Schools across San José — and around the world — will take part on Wednesday, October 7th. Your school can also pick a different date if that works better. Walking and biking to school helps kids stay healthy, cuts down on air pollution, and eases traffic near schools. It's a fun way to start the year!

Want to join in? Email us at walknroll@sanjoseca.gov. Let's make this year's IW2SD a great one!

Back to School Safety: Small Steps, Big Impact for Our Students

Let's make drop-off and pick-up safe for every student at our schools! With more families on the road during morning and afternoon rush, a little extra care goes a long way in keeping our kids safe and our mornings running smoothly.

A few simple habits can make a big difference. Staying focused — phone down, eyes on the road — means you're ready to spot a child crossing and stop in time. It only takes a moment, and it's one of the easiest ways to keep everyone safe.

For a quick, helpful overview of drop-off best practices, check out our School Zone Safety video!

Ways you can help keep our school community safe:

Slow down through the school zone — it gives you time to react and keeps everyone safer.

Drop off at the curb, on the school side, so kids don't need to cross traffic [00:57].

Follow the rules of the road — stop at signs, skip U-turns, and avoid red curbs [01:25].

Take an extra look before pulling out — kids can be harder to spot than adults.

Lead by example — drive like every child on the street is your own [01:41].

Every family who slows down, stays alert, and looks out for one another helps build a safer, happier school community. Thank you for doing your part!

September is California's Pedestrian Safety Month

Every September, California takes a month to remind everyone to slow down and watch out for people walking, rolling, and biking. This year, the City of San José is joining in by placing message boards throughout the city. These electronic signs will flash reminders like "Slow Down" to catch drivers' attention — especially near schools, where more kids are out walking and biking.

Drivers can help keep everyone safe by slowing down, staying off their phones, and stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks — marked or unmarked. Walkers and riders can do their part too, by using crosswalks and making eye contact with drivers before crossing. So this month, when you spot one of San José's new message boards, take it seriously — slowing down for just a few seconds can make all the difference.

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