GETTING TO BRET HARTE

Car:

From I-580 W: Take the Coolidge Ave. exit, turn RIGHT on Coolidge and proceed 0.3 miles.

From I-580 E: Take the Fruitvale Ave. exit, stay STRAIGHT to go onto Harold St. for 0.3 miles, turn LEFT onto Coolidge Ave. and proceed 0.3 miles.

From Highway 13: Take the Joaquin Miller Rd./ Lincoln Ave. Proceed down Lincoln Ave. 0.7 miles. Turn LEFT onto Carmel St. for 0.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Coolidge Ave. and proceed for 0.2 miles.

Street parking and very limited campus parking is available.

Walking:

Be sure you and your child are familiar with his/her route to school. Consider the best intersections for crossing busy streets. Encourage your child to use the sidewalk, and consider having a walking partner. If you come across safety hazards along your child’s walking route, contact the Oakland Pedestrian Safety Project at 238-7049. or

Biking:

Be familiar with your child’s bicycling route, and ensure your child follows safety precautions. These include the use of a helmet, being cautious at intersections, and being aware of other traffic. The bike cage continues to provide a secure place for students to park bicycles during the school day. To use the cage, students must demonstrate knowledge of safe biking practice and identify a safe route to school. The cage is open at the beginning and end of the school day only; bicycles may not be out on campus during school hours. Please use a bicycle lock at all times.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND STUDENT SAFETY

There is a great deal of traffic congestion on Coolidge Avenue at drop-off and pick-up times. To help keep students safe, please:

Consider alternate forms of transit.

·        AC Transit has a bus line that runs along MacArthur Blvd. Students are eligible for reduced fares. Call AC Transit for more details.

·        Have your child walk to school. Did you know that 20% of traffic in mornings is parents driving kids to school? Walking improves neighborhoods and improves overall health.

·        Have your child ride a bike to school. Your child can earn a bike through the bike club. Also, a bike cage offers a safe place to lock up your child’s bike during the school day.

·        Concerned about your child's safety while getting to school?  Join your child on a walk or bicycle ride. According to the researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, almost 83 percent of all trips are quick, close to home and not work-related, making them good candidates for walking or cycling.

Bring your child to school a bit earlier.

Drop off your child at some specific point near the campus, and then meet him/her at the same spot after school.

Be aware that at the end of the day it takes time for students to leave their classrooms, say goodbye to friends, and then get out to your car. There is no need to arrive at school earlier than necessary.