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The bus driver shortage really got me thinking about how much children rely on being driven to get to school, friends houses, extracurricular activities, etc. In this video, I discuss why it is important for children and teenagers to be provided more independent mobility before they can drive.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
3:05 Barriers that Prevent Walking to School
7:32 The Benefits of Childhood Independent Mobility
Twitter: YUrbanist
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Sources:
KUNR - Breaking Down the School Transportation Situations in Washoe County and Carson City:
www.kunr.org/education/2022-08-12/breaking-down-school-bus-shortages-washoe-county-carson-city
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www.2news.com/news/wcsd-to-pay-parents-to-take-kids-to-school/article_08b76680-1a87-11ed-b355-83093176eef7.html
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