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The Town of West Hartford and West Hartford Public Schools (WHPS) have initiated a district-wide Safe Routes to School program covering all 16 WHPS schools. The program looks at how students walk, bike, ride e-bikes and scooters, take the bus, or arrive by car, and recommends practical changes to make those trips safer.
You may spot people in reflective safety vests near schools this week. Our Safe Routes to School team is observing arrival and dismissal at all 16 public schools.
Community feedback is an important part of this program. Anyone who travels to, from, or near a West Hartford public school is invited to take the online survey now through Friday, November 20. Click here: https://arcg.is/0S5SWL3.
The survey includes an interactive map where participants can pin specific crossings, intersections, sidewalks, and drop-off areas. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes and is available in English and Spanish.
Families are also invited to virtual community meetings grouped by grade level. Each meeting includes a program overview, early takeaways, and a moderated question-and-answer period. All virtual meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. To receive the meeting link, register at Virtual Public Meetings.
West Hartford Community Interactive will stream these meetings live, record them, and post them on their WHCI YouTube channel and our Safe Routes to School web page.
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