Help make it safer for DC students to walk to school (opens in new tab)

A version of this post was originally sent to the Washington Area Bicyclist Association’s email list on June 2. We’re posting it here to highlight a way for DC residents to advocate for pedestrian safety in their communities. “Walking near a D.C. school raises the chance of being hit by a car, data shows,” states an April 27, 2026 Washington Post headline. The Post’s analysis shows pedestrians near schools are 24% more likely to be hit than elsewhere in the city. The Safe Routes to School pro...