EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department is urging the public to help keep kids safe as they return to school.
Children are returning to school right after Labor Day. After an extended time away, the streets will once again be active with children and school buses.
“Please be alert and use extreme caution when approaching school zones and residential areas,” EPD says. “Give your full attention to the roadway and these children.”
- School will be back in session at Bethel School District beginning Tuesday, September 2, for students grades K-9 and Wednesday, September 3, for all of Willamette High School.
- In Eugene School District 4J, school starts Wednesday, Sept. 3 for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade. All grade levels attend Thursday, Sept. 4.
To kick off the year, Eugene Police Traffic Safety Unit (TSU) will be saturating school zones primarily during pick-up and drop-off hours when the students are most likely interfacing with the adjacent roadways to the schools. Eugene Police Patrol officers are being encouraged to use unobligated time to patrol school zones. And, the Eugene Police Community Engagement Team will be providing a significant presence within school zones to help set the tone for driving safely…