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National transportation experts, community members and local officials will participate in the events, which begin today at 1:45 p.m. with a "walkabout" at a San Jose elementary school, according to Amy Cornell, a department spokeswoman.
The events will conclude on Wednesday, when participants will look toward the future and how to give kids more options for getting to and from school safely.
"Safe Routes to School" is a national program that promotes walking and bicycling to school in a safe and supportive environment, according to the public health department.
Monday's walkabout will take place at Washington Elementary School in San Jose, and will be followed by an audit to see how students are getting to school, Cornell said.
There will be a workshop at 1400 Parkmoor Ave. in San Jose from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday to develop policy change recommendations, and a breakfast on Wednesday morning at which local elected and school officials will discuss recommendations.
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