COLUMBUS, Ohio — City and school officials will launch Traffic Safety Awareness Week on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, to promote safer school routes.
According to Columbus City Schools and the City of Columbus, the initiative is part of Vision Zero and National Walk and Roll to School Month.
Officials said the week will conclude Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, with a press event from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at Independence High School, 5175 East Refugee Road.
Authorities said partners will provide educational materials to students and work with city teams on infrastructure near schools, including sidewalks and crossing signals.
City leaders urged drivers to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods. According to the district, the effort follows a crash that injured a Mifflin Middle School student.