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Safe Routes

Safety Tips

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is all about creating safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for kids to walk and roll(bike, wheelchair,
scooter, etc.) to and from school. It’s important for the health and safety of our kids! We all need to work together to create livable, vibrant
communities with safe conditions on routes to and from school and throughout the neighborhood.

Safety Tips For Kids

Be visible:
Wear reflective or bright-colored clothing
and walk with one or more walking buddies.

Look before you cross:
Look left, right, and left again before crossing a
street. Make eye contact with drivers and make
sure the vehicle is stopped before stepping off
the sidewalk.

Use a crosswalk:
Always cross at corners or at a marked
crosswalk where drivers expect to see you. Cross
with the crossing guard if your school has one.

Walk and ride with care:
Keep your eyes and ears open at all times! If
there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic. On your
bike, ride on the right in the direction of traffic.

Safety tips for Parents And Guardians

Help your kids plan a safe route:
Use these maps to help plan a safe way to get to school from your house.

Be aware and alert while driving:
Set aside distractions and keep an eye out for
unexpected movements by children. Stop for
pedestrians in crosswalks and at unmarked
intersections. Look for kids who may be crossing mid-block, too.

Respect the school zone and crossing guards:
If driving, slow down in school zones. The safe
speed is under 20 miles per hour.

Respect the neighborhood:
Park in legal spaces and avoid double parking
or blocking neighbors’ driveways. Consider
carpooling or walking/rolling to school.

East Gresham Elementary:

Even though not all streets in the neighborhood have sidewalks, there are lots of streets with low speed limits and few cars. Those families who have bus service, be sure you and your student know the best way to the bus stop and place to wait. Families, please prepare your kids with the skills they need to make the trip to school safely!

SE Roberts Ave to East Gresham Elementary
  1. Head southeast on SE Roberts Ave toward SE 2nd St
  2. Turn left onto SE 5th St
  3. Turn right Destination will be on the left
NE Cleveland to East Gresham Elementary School
  1. Head south on NE Cleveland Ave toward NE 18th St
  2. Continue onto SE Spruce Ave
  3. Cross SE. 5th St. turn Left
  4. Destination will be on the right
SE Liberty Ave to East Gresham Elementary School
  1. Head north on SE Liberty Ave toward SE 12th St.
  2. Turn left onto SE 9th StDestination will be on the right
  3. Turn right at Thom Park 
  4. Use the Walking Path to the back of schools.
  5. Turn left after the Track and go to the front of the school
SE Myertlewood Pl. to East Gresham Elementary School
  1. Head east on SE Myrtlewood Pl
  2. Turn left to stay on SE Myrtlewood Pl
  3. Turn left onto SE Vista Terrace
  4. Turn left onto SE 5th St
  5. Turn left Destination will be on the left
Hunter Highlands Apartments to East Gresham Elementary School
  1. Head south toward SE 9th St
  2. Turn right onto SE 9th St
  3. Turn right and follow the Walking Path through Thom Park.
  4. Cross the running track and field 
  5. Go to the front of the school