CANYONS
SAFE. SUPPORTIVE. READY.
Traveling to School Safety Tips
When students head out the door, we want them to be safe, no matter their mode of transportation, whether they are walking or hopping aboard a bus, bike, or scooter. The hustle and bustle of rush-hour traffic, morning drop-offs, and afternoon pick-ups can lead to confusion, congestion, and safety hazards.
That’s why in Canyons District, to promote a shared culture of safety, we have identified “Safety Zone Pillars” that we encourage families to review with students at the start of each school year. These pillars help reduce traffic hazards and ensure that every school arrival and dismissal goes smoothly and safely. While each school’s layout, walking routes and busing arrangements may differ, these core principles remain the same.
With your support, we can make these pillars part of our daily routine and keep our school zones calm, efficient, and most importantly, safe. By following these pillars, you’re not just getting your student to school, you’re setting an example and helping build a safer community for all.
Bus Safety
Every day, more than 15,000 Canyons District students rely on our school buses to get to and from school safely. Riding the bus isn’t just convenient, it’s also one of the safest and most environmentally friendly ways to travel, helping reduce traffic congestion and emissions in our communities.
CSD’s school buses are driven by professionals with Commercial Driver’s Licenses and are inspected regularly to comply with the highest safety standards. Technology also plays a role in bus safety. Every bus has cameras capable of monitoring what takes place on the bus. The buses are also equipped with a GPS mapping and tracking system.
Canyons District asks patrons to be on the lookout for young children walking to schools and bus stops, and to be mindful that buses make frequent stops. We also ask all students to follow the Canyons District Bus Code of Conduct. These rules help protect riders, support our drivers, and ensure every student has a safe and positive experience from the moment they step on the bus to the moment they arrive at school or home.
Safe Walking & Biking Routes
Whether students walk, ride, or roll to school, safety is our shared priority. By law, every elementary and middle school must identify Safe Walking Routes, mapped out by School Community Councils in partnership with the District. These routes may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and crossing guards. Cities or counties determine the placement of crossing guards where 10 or more children cross. Students and families should review and follow the recommended Safe Walking Route for their school.
View Safe Walking Routes Here
Parking Lot Safety & Drop-Off Zones
Arrival and dismissal can be the busiest times of the day. Our school parking lots are carefully planned to manage traffic flow. Please follow your school’s site-specific plan, including curbing zones, signage, and the direction of traffic. Patience and awareness go a long way toward keeping everyone safe.
On-the-Go Safety Tips
- Stick to sidewalks and walk facing traffic.
- Always stop and look both ways before crossing any train tracks or street, even at marked crosswalks.
- Children biking or skateboarding must wear helmets and dismount at crosswalks.
- No riding bikes or skateboards on train station platforms.
- Never dart between parked cars.
- Avoid distractions: no texting, calls, or headphones when biking, driving, or crossing streets.
- Drivers: always yield to pedestrians and obey school zone laws.
- It’s illegal to pass a school bus when it’s loading or unloading.
