St. Louis Public Schools Introduces First “No Idle Zone,” At Clay School
District partners with Grace Hill and St. Louis Association of Community Organizations

(St. Louis) – The St. Louis Public School District will launch its first “No Idle Zone,” at Clay Elementary School, on Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m. 3820 N. 14th Street. “No Idle Zone,” means that school buses cannot idle their engines for more than 10 minutes in zones marked as “Idle Free,” signified by painted curbs.

“No Idle Zones,” will be created at each of the district schools by using special signage and green striping along with posters in the schools.

“The safety and health of our students are a main priority of ours,” said Superintendent Dr. Diana Bourisaw. “This shows the desire of the district to help reduce emissions which will ultimately help both the environment and reduce significant incidents of asthma attacks among our students,” she added.

“School bus idle reduction policies are significant because they reduce air pollution, save money, fuel and most importantly, protect children's health,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator John Askew. “This partnership approach serves as a model for other school districts and cities around the nation.

Grace Hill has shown strong leadership by working with the St. Louis Association of Community Organizations and other partners to reduce idling in the St. Louis area. This partnership approach serves as a model for other school districts and cities around the nation," said John Askew, EPA Region 7 Administrator.

WHO: Gateway Clean Air Project/St. Louis Public Schools

WHAT: Dedication of “No Idle Zone”

WHEN: Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Clay Elementary School

3820 North 14th Street