The start of the school year brings a rise in traffic to areas around schools, parks and neighborhoods.
Kids, who are often excited or eager to head back to school, may not always be aware of some of the dangers of the road.
That's why the Iowa Bicycle Coalition is sharing road safety tips to help children and their families stay safe as they head to school.
Matt Burkey, the Safe Routes to School coordinator for the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, said patience is crucial and means the difference between safety and tragedy.