A Safe Street for Everyone

Lina is eight years old, and she walks to school every morning.

Last year, her street was busy and dangerous, because cars drove very fast.

The city made a new plan for the street, and Lina helped the planners.

She drew a picture of a wide path for bikes and a small garden near the crossing.

Now the cars must drive slowly, and there is a bench where children can rest.

Lina feels happy when she walks to school, because the street is safe and friendly for everyone.

Lina's teacher asked the class to count how many children walk to school.

Last year, only six children walked.

This year, twenty-two children walk every day.

The air near the school is cleaner now, and the children are healthier.

Lina wants more streets to change.

She says, "A safe street is good for people and for the planet."