The Community Alliance of Saint Joseph has been working with the City of St. Joseph, the St. Joseph School District, business partners and neighborhood associations to place safety reminder signs near elementary schools.

Signs are personalized based on the school, business or area that supports the sign. The program has kicked off in the area near the Lovers Lane Neighborhood Association and the area near Skaith Elementary School.

“We thought this was a great idea to remind drivers to slow down for children, plus a way to show kids and their parents how valuable children and education are for our community,” said Steve Johnston, Director of the Community Alliance of Saint Joseph.

A total of 13 signs were printed and installed by the City Streets Department in early August — just in time for school to start.