Safe Streets Start at School | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

School’s back in session in Santa Monica, and officials are sounding the alarm: slow down, stay alert, and share responsibility on the roads. With kids flooding sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalks during peak drop-off and pick-up times, drivers are urged to watch for crossing guards, ditch distractions like phones, and check blind spots. Parents of e-bike riders are reminded to ensure street-legal gear, helmets, and proper signals. National data shows a troubling spike in pedestrian deaths among school-aged kids — especially in the afternoon — and teen driver crashes peak during these…