{"id":94026,"date":"2025-08-27T15:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montreal-west.ca\/?p=94026"},"modified":"2025-08-27T15:47:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:47:23","slug":"back-to-school-sharing-the-road-safely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montreal-ouest.ca\/en\/back-to-school-sharing-the-road-safely\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school: sharing the road safely"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the return of the school year, our streets are once again busier with students walking, biking, and being dropped off at school. This is a great time to remind ourselves of the simple steps we can all take to help keep our community safe this fall.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers<\/strong>: slow down near schools and crosswalks, yield to pedestrians, and stay alert, especially during drop-off and pick-up times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pedestrians: <\/strong>always use marked crosswalks, cross with a crossing guard when possible,\u00a0make eye contact with drivers before crossing, check the second traffic lane that may be blocked by a stopped car in the lane closest to you, and avoid distractions like phones when stepping onto the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyclists: <\/strong>ride predictably, signal before turning, and wear reflective gear to stay visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The City of C\u00f4te Saint-Luc has shared a video about how to cross safely at a crosswalk. We invite you to take a moment to watch it with your family, it\u2019s a helpful reminder for both pedestrians and drivers on how to navigate these important intersections with care.<br \/><br \/><u><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nvEi47RQINw?si=6w5-PqJESLctCy0J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/nvEi47RQINw?si=6w5-PqJESLctCy0J\">Watch the video<\/a><\/strong><\/u><br \/><br \/>Road safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you\u2019re behind the wheel, on a bike, or on foot, small actions can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the return of the school year, our streets are once again busier with students walking, biking, and being dropped off at school. 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