Every year thousands of children are killed or injured in transportation-related accidents. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics 2009 report, traffic-related deaths are the leading cause of death for children. Safety Town a program that originated in Ohio in 1964 and is focused solely on preventing childhood injury by teaching good safety practices to all children. The program utilizes a miniature ‘town’ where children learn traffic safety lessons by driving small ‘cars’ through a simulated town comprised of buildings, roadways, sidewalks, traffic crossings, and more.
All photos by Steven Standrassy aka The Pizza Man!
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