Still, some of them walk in fear. Jacovis nods yes. He also says he is scared of the people he sees. Of course the kids don't have to walk along that trail, they could come down the sidewalk along the street. But parents think walking down Keist Boulevard is even less safe.
Branches partially block the way, and traffic navigates a twisting road.
Beer bottles and tires silently testify to other potential dangers, but it's not enough to fit the district's criteria for a special hazardous route bus. What we really look at are the hazards of the route. District officials say they can get the police to slow down speeders, and get the city to cut back the bushes. But that's not enough for the parents. That leaves the children and their parents taking what they feel is the safest way.