What constitutes a "School Zone?"

Today is the funeral for Melissa Tindell, a 13 year-old who died trying to save a kitten at a bus stop in Panama City, Florida. See:

http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/keep_kids_alive_drive_25/11115/
http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/parents_remember_daughter_killed_at_bus_stop/mbb7711134/
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/31237669.html

One thought that crosses my mind as I consider the Melissa's death is that we most often think of school zones as encompassing areas immediately around a school itself. Bus stops for pick-up and drop-off of children challenge us to extend our definition of what constitutes a school zone. Shouldn't we also consider that any school bus stop also be included as a "School Zone," giving it a specific designation when it comes to speed and all around driver attention, at the very least during pick-up and drop-off hours? Your comments are welcome.

Tom
http://www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org/

Driving as a secondary activity

I had a conversation today with a women who noted that driving seems to have become a "secondary" activity. That is, drivers are more concerned with technology - cell phones, texting, music on i-pods, etc, or eating, grooming, etc. as primary activities while driving. Is it any wonder that these distractions lead to the act of driving becoming of secondary concern?

Your thoughts?
Tom
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25

Keep Kids Alive Drive 25-Make Our Mission Your Mission

Dear Friends in Safety,

I came across the following quote from Margaret Mead that I believe accurately sums up why so many are committed to the mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25®.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Dear Friends in Safety,

I came across the following quote from Margaret Mead that I believe accurately sums up why so many are committed to the mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25®.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

As 2009 approaches, you are invited to invite thoughtful and committed citizens in your community to help change the world on every neighborhood street one person, one action at a time. Visit http://www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org/ to learn how. We look forward to supporting your efforts.


“Don’t Let the 2 Minutes You ‘Save’ Be
the Last 2 Minutes of Someone’s Life.”
Adapted from David Townsend (Tia’s father)
In safety,
Tom EversonT
Executive Director
KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® - A Non-Profit Organization -501(c)(3) http://www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org/