SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Springfield schools open their doors this week for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
According to the City of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools and Springfield Police, streets will be bustling with morning and evening activity again. Officials urge drivers to use extra caution, especially near schools, crosswalks and neighborhoods. The city will see a dramatic increase in people walking, biking and driving. Officials say drivers should avoid distractions like cell phones and loud music, which can take attention away from the road and decrease reaction time. Officials recommend allowing extra time and being patient with delays as families and children get used to the back-to-school commute. Drivers should leave a little earlier than normal and prepare for school-area delays.
Children walking to school may not be aware of their surroundings. Officials say drivers should drive defensively and be prepared to stop quickly…