The Denver Police Department would like to remind commuters that Wednesday August 19, 2009, will be the first day of school for most children in the Denver Public Schools.
Therefore there will be an increase in pedestrian traffic in and around schools, specifically small children walking to and from school. We are asking that everyone please be cognizant of this increase and be aware of potential pedestrian routes from homes to schools, as well as the school zones that you may encounter on your daily commute. The Denver Police Department will be increasing enforcement in these areas to ensure safety and remind commuters to slow down in school zones.
Traffic Officers will be available for live interviews with the media at Cheltenham Elementary School, located at 1580 Julian Street, at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday August 19, 2009.