Back to School: Safety on Wheels

Back to school brings an increase of bikes, scooters, pedestrians, and cars to neighborhood streets. Here are a few safety resources for the kids - and adults - in Applewood. Be safe, neighbors!

CBS News: New Colorado law expands school zones. Under the new law, school zones are now defined as roads within 1,000 feet of a school.

CDOT: Colorado is one of the most bicycle-heavy states in the U.S., with the second-highest rate of commuter bicyclists. Safety tips for drivers and for cyclists.

The Colorado Sun: E-bike injuries are on the rise among kids, worrying doctors and police. 184% increase in traumatic e-bike injuries from 2024 to 2025, according to Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Children’s Hospital Colorado: How to protect your kids from severe injury. E-bikes and e-scooters present dangers traditional bikes and scooters do not.

Jefferson County Sheriff: If it has wheels, it has rules. Know the rules for e-bikes, electric scooters, and other electric vehicles in Jefferson County under Colorado law.

Jeffco Safe Routes to School Community Toolkit

Image from Children’s Health