BLUFFTON, OH (WLIO) - The Bluffton Child Development Center was the place to be to celebrate a new pathway for bikers.

Wednesday marked the first day of school for Lima City Schools, and as students across the area head back to class, safe driving in school zones is vital. Our Casey Mulcahy caught up with community leaders on the importance of back-to-school traffic safety. School is back in session for local students as summer vacation has come and gone, and back to school also means drivers will see more school buses, bikers, pedestrians walking, and student drivers on the roads. So community leaders from Lima City Schools, AAA, the Lima Police Department, and the City of Lima are teaming up to encourage motorists to drive safely and keep an eye out for students.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Allen County Public Health heard feedback from area youth about where public streets and sidewalks could be improved.

Lima City students started school today and AAA is urging motorists to watch out for added pedestrians, school buses and traffic on the roads.