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Nevada Department of Transportation Nevada - Nevada Schoolchildren Can Take Part in Nevada Moves Activities in March 05 March 2024 ( news )
Nevada Department of Transportation , state Nevada ( By Press Release office)
Mar 05,2024
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Nevada families and schoolchildren are encouraged to take part in safe walk or bicycle activities in March to celebrate Nevada Moves Month .
As an annual event , Nevada Moves promotes safe walking and biking to school , as well as other physical activity . More than 6 , 600 students took part in walking and other school - sponsored Nevada Moves Day events last year . Walking and other physical activities are planned for Clark , Washoe , Carson City , Lyon , Douglas , Storey and other school districts across the state again this year , primarily during mid - March .
Families whose children are not taking part in organized school events are encouraged to enjoy a safe walking or bicycling activity as a family during Nevada Moves Month and throughout the year .
“Nevada Moves gives children and families a prime opportunity to learn more about pedestrian and bicycling safety , ” NDOT Multimodal Planning Assistant Chief Rebecca Kapuler explained . “Walking or biking to school can cut traffic congestion from children being driven to school . It is also healthy . Physical activity at an early age , such as walking or bicycling , helps reduce heart disease , diabetes and other obesity - related illnesses and studies show that active students arrive to school ready to learn . We hope families will use Nevada Moves as an opportunity to transform walking and bicycling to school into their daily routine . ”
During Nevada Moves Month and every day , drivers should watch for children walking and bicycling to school or a neighborhood bus stop and be mindful of school zone speed reductions , as well as varying school start times . Motorists should also only pass bicyclists when it is safe with at least three feet of space between the bicycle and vehicle and never overtake a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk . Pedestrians and bicyclists should only cross streets when safe , and always look for vehicles before and while crossing . Per state law , no U - turns or passing are allowed in active school zones or school crossing zones .
To learn more , contact NDOT Safe Routes to School Coordinator Katinka Rauch at ( 775 ) 888 - 7357 or
krauch@dot . nv . gov
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PEDESTRIANS/BICYCLISTS
Plan your route .
Always wear a helmet when riding a bike , scooter or skateboard .
Stay visible . Wear light and bright colored clothing . If you must be out at night , wear reflective clothing .
Stay alert . Put your phone down and do not wear headphones .
Walk on sidewalks . If no sidewalks are available , ensure safe distance between yourself and passing vehicles and walk facing traffic .
If riding in the street; please ride with traffic , obey traffic laws and use proper hand signals . Children can ride their bicycle on the sidewalk .
When possible , cross at a crosswalk . Only cross when safe to do so . Make sure all cars have stopped before crossing .
DRIVERS
Always drive attentively and obey the speed limit .
When approaching crosswalks , reduce speed and be prepared to stop .
Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists and wait for them to cross completely .
Never pass a car that has stopped at a cross walk .
When passing a bicycle please allow for at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and bicyclist .
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