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.
All students are offered bus service to West Orient because of the high road speeds and lack of sidewalks and safe crossing opportunities. We recommend all students take the bus to reduce traffic and congestion on roads around our school. Walking or rolling to school may be an option for older students. A trail from Rosefinch Way to Pheasant Way crosses Kelly Creek and is a good way to get to Powell Valley Road. Use extreme caution when crossing and traveling along Powell Valley Road.
SE Pheasant Wy to West Orient Middle School
- Head east toward SE Rosefinch Pl
- Continue onto SE Rosefinch Pl
- Turn left onto SE 29th Way
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SE 29th Way turns right and becomes SE Teal Dr
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Turn left to stay on SE Teal Dr
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Turn left onto SE Powell Valley Rd
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Turn right onto SE Short Rd
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Turn left to stay on SE Short Rd Destination will be on the right