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[quote=Anonymous]I understand the need for hazard busing of students who live very close to school, since the streets around the school are considered unsafe. 
On the other hand, isn't there a way to make those streets safer? Isn't it healthier for children to walk to school? We walk to school, crossing those unsafe streets (yes, the bus stops outside our door, but it's just 2 blocks) and with just a little alteration, the streets would be safer for all: 
1. Eliminate right-turn on red in school zones;
2. Lower the speed limit;
3. Give pedestrians a head-start in the crosswalk (called "Lead Pedestrian Indicator" lights--basically the pedestrian gets a green light or walking person sign while the traffic light stays red for cars) and/or
4. Improve signage and slow down the cars.
I like walking my child to school--it's a nice time for us in the morning. Such a shame that so many children are packed onto buses to travel short, walkable distances. And all this busing must be expensive.  [/quote]

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