WHEREAS, The State of California has in the past initiated statewide programs designed to promote safety through education and training; and

WHEREAS, The Legislature desires to reinforce and emphasize crosswalk safety for students and child safety on public roads by dedicating a month to crosswalk safety awareness; and

WHEREAS, It is incumbent on all drivers to pay focused attention to the well-being of everyone using a crosswalk; and

WHEREAS, Children and adults are encouraged to walk in crosswalks when crossing the street and to observe crosswalk rules, including to look before entering, walk not run, not text or wear headsets, and stay alert as to oncoming traffic; and

WHEREAS, The state has adopted the concept of “complete streets” in roadway design to promote other modes of traffic, including walking and bicycling; and

WHEREAS, So that the lives of all those lost in crosswalks are remembered, in particular the three children who lost their lives on Halloween night 2014; and

WHEREAS, Californians should feel safe and protected any time they walk and need to cross roadways; now, therefore, be it