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School’s back in session in Santa Monica, and officials are sounding the alarm: slow down, stay alert, and share responsibility on the roads. With kids flooding sidewalks, bike lanes, and crosswalks during peak drop-off and pick-up times, drivers are urged to watch for crossing guards, ditch distractions like phones, and check blind spots. Parents of e-bike riders are reminded to ensure street-legal gear, helmets, and proper signals. National data shows a troubling spike in pedestrian deaths among school-aged kids — especially in the afternoon — and teen driver crashes peak during these hours. City leaders are promoting alternatives: walking, biking, carpooling, or using the Big Blue Bus — even offering free GoPass rides — to ease congestion and boost safety. The bottom line? A safe commute equals a safer school year.

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