Traffic Safety

Overview

The traffic safety section provides technical knowledge and expertise required to keep the school division at minimal risk to liability, property, and vehicular losses. The section also complies with myriad federal, state, and local fire, health, and safety codes that impact the school division. Safety questions or additional information may be forwarded to 703-658-3770.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student walking routes
• Establish Kiss & Ride areas
  
• Coordinate activities involving crossing guards, safety patrols, walking routes, traffic control matters, and other safety concerns with the police department
• Coordinate school-related activities with the Virginia Department of Transportation
• Initiate minor improvement work requests to correct safety deficiencies
• Develop emergency and disaster preparedness plans
• Manage inspections of all FCPS facilities to evaluate compliance with environmental and safety laws, regulations, and standards
• Develop employee-training programs designed to assure a safe and healthful work and learning environment

Click here for Traffic Safety Fact Sheets >

Click here to view the FCPS Safety Manual > (pdf)

Click here for FCPS Safety Policies and Regulations >

Upcoming Events

October 8, 2008 - International Walk to School Day. For more information, please visit the International Walk to School Day (In the USA) web site at http://www.walktoschool.org.

Organizations Committed to Pedestrian & Bicycling Safety

Fairfax County Trails and Sidewalk Committee Members

VDOT: Bicycling and Walking in Virginia

Safe Kids

BikeWalk Virginia

National Center for Safe Routes to School

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

Street Smart Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Campaign

Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Kiss-N-Ride at Orange Hunt ES
Learn about a high tech Kiss-N-Ride at Orange Hunt Elementary School that is a model for efficiency and safety.

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