Question of the Week: How Can Kids Stay Safe Walking/Riding Bikes in Ridgewood?

As the calendar turns, so does the weather. While that may be a good thing for those who hate being cooped in for winter, it also means there are more dangerous situations that can be encountered, especially for youth. A teenage boy–a middle schooler– on Friday night and Walton and South Maple claimed two victims last week, one pedestrian and one cyclist. were but the teenage boy has a solid recovery time ahead of him after suffering a shoulder injury.

It also happens to be National Walk Your Kid to School Month and Bicycle Safety Month in May.

There is a grant going toward pedestrian education for youths but what can you do at home to make sure your kid is looking both ways before crossing or has the right signals down when bike riding?

What are your tips to make sure kids are alert? No iPhones when crossing the street? Making eye contact? Suggestions on things the village/county could do to make things safer? Let us know in the comments!