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Home My WebLink AboutSRTS_Activity_Book_Vol_1.1_BW_Color_Front_Pagea c t i v i t y B o o k ! V O L . 1 Safety Health Adaptability Participation Enjoyment sH e AP ABOUT US Hawai'i County Safe Routes to School (SRTS)wants to make sure biking and walking are safe, equitable and FUN transportation options for you, your friends and your families! As you complete the activities in this book, you’ll see that some pages list one of the many benefits of walking and biking to school and within your community.(*) We hope you talk about these benefits with your family and consider biking and walking too, but always remember “Safety First!” Meet Pale (Pa-le) our Safe Routes to School ambassador! Pale loves to be outside with their nene friends and really enjoys walking and rolling to school. One thing you notice though, is that anytime Pale is biking or skateboarding (their two favorite activities) they always wear their helmet! See how many times you can find Pale doing what they love throughout this activity book!# Our goal is to make sure that everyone is included, that everyone is safe and that everyone has FUN! Everything is done with our values in mind as we try to SHAPE our community to be a place where more students canbikeandwalkiftheywantto(and if they have their parents permission!) Can you spot 10 differences in the below pictures? Pay attention! *Biking and Walking are good for the environment and can lead to less air pollution by reducing vehicles on the road. Choose routes that have adequate shoulders or sidewalks If you must walk in the roadway, walk against traffic Use crosswalks whenever available and always assess any potential hazards before entering the roadway (even if you have the go ahead, look both ways!) Keep an eye out for other pedestrians and micromobility users such as skateboarders and cyclists Watch out for cars and bikes that may be crossing the sidewalks to enter/exit the roadway Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of vehicles so you are sure they see you *Biking and walking can reduce the risk of many health problems and are great ways to get your daily recommended exercise. WhenBiking Wear a properly fitted helmet for all rides. For those under 16, it’s the law; for everyone else, it’s still highly recommended Use a bell or other audible signal to let pedestrians know you are approaching from behind or passing Yield to other pedestrians when riding on the sidewalk or on multiuse paths Make sure your bike is the right size and is adjusted properly to be operated safely and effectively Look, listen and observe before changing lanes, overtaking cars and bikes, or proceeding through intersections If riding in the road, always ride with traffic Use you left arm to make appropriate signal to before turning WhenWalking AllTheTime “Be safe, be seen”, wear bright,reflective clothing and use lights if doing activities during times of low light or low visibility “Phones down, eyes up”, keep your cell phone put away until you reach your destination, if it cant wait, stop and pull over to the side before you use it “Adhere to all signage”, follow all laws regardless of your chosen mode of transportation “Use appropriate safety gear”, based on what you are doing including wearing sunscreen and don’t forget to stay hydrated “Be aware of your surroundings”, even if you have the “right of way” look before entering any roadway or intersection “Be kind”, a simple gesture like a smile or a shaka can go a long way We want all road users to have a positive experience “Have fun!”, enjoy yourself, take your time, appreciate your walk or roll Safety tips! SRTS Wordsearch *Biking and walking can be satisfying, rewarding and enjoyable, making them great ways to boost mood. # Handlebar Fork PedAl Crank Chain Derailleur Tire Brake Seat/saddle frame Bike part *Biking and walking are skills that improve over time and with practice, making you a safer road user the more you do them. Place the number that matches the “bike part” on the list to the left. school Crossing do not enter yield stop roundabout 4-way stop slippery when wet one-way Drawalinetomatcheach sign with its meaning Making Connections Have an amazing ride! Can you help Pale find their way to school? *Biking and walking encourage independence and can lead to a reduction in absenteeism at school. Use this space to share your walk, bike or roll to school. Feel free to tell a story, write a poem, draw a map of your route, or sketch a picture of something you saw along the way! Also, check out our “Walking Bingo” cards on the next page to make your walk or roll even more fun! *Biking and walking can help you get to know your community by seeing things you oftentimes miss when driving. *Biking and walking to school can improve academic performance because exercise boosts brain function. Safe Travels Across: 1.Marking on pavement that tells you where to safely cross the street. 3.Sound making safety device. 6.Keep this put away when walking, riding, skating, driving, etc. 7.When riding your bike in the road, ride ____ traffic. 8.Protects you from the sun's harmful rays. 9.Arm typically used to make turn signals. 14.Be ___ to all other road users. Down: 2.____ clothes keep you more visible in low light situations. 4.Name of Hawaii County's SRTS ambassador. 5.Always use these when riding at night. 10.If you have to walk in the road, go _____ traffic. 11.Make sure your bike is the right ____ for comfort and safety. 12.Never ride your bike without one. 13.Always remember to have ____ when walking and rolling to school or elsewhere. 7 9 6 8 *(For hints, refer to “safety tips” page.) S 999999999 666 8888 777 Ac 3 6 7 8 9 . 10 11 12 13 efle ctive ll BPHONe RcOSSWAlK SUNScReeN PA e 7 9 6 8 WtH lft KiNd ig t ize H lmet AgAi St # Handlebar Fork PedAl Crank Chain Derailleur Tire Brake Seat/saddle frame Bike part We are actively working with our community partners to provide you with the tools and abilities you need to bike and walk to school but we need your help. We want to hear from you and your family what would make biking and walking better options for you to get to school and around your community in general. Please visit our website (See QR code) for more information and ask your parents to fill out our “Hawai'i Island Travel Survey” to help us identify how we can best assist you in walking and rolling! *Biking and walking are FUN! We want to hear from you! Please reach out to SafeRoutes@HawaiiCounty.gov If we can be of any assistance. Mahalo! school Crossing do not enter yield stop roundabout 4-way stop slippery when wet one-way Draw a line to match each sign with its meaning# of times Pale is Found throughout this book: 14 efle ctive ll BPHONe R cOSSWAlK SUNScReeN PA e WtH lft KiNd ig t ize H lmet AgAi St PPPP66666 S 88SS888 W777WWW777 l999l scgossing nter g choo don sc der rou 4-w rou en ay ou to nwet ut p slippslip r 4 # Handlebar Fork PedAl Crank Chain Derailleur Tire Brake Seata/saddle frame Bikepapprt