 Well, the fall season brings a mix of weather conditions that can create hazards when it comes to visibility. And that's why some students at Northern Elementary School in Bemidji were invited to take part in a pilot safety program. As a way to kick off National School Bus Safety Week, a handful of students were each given a special flashing light as part of Bright Light Program. The purpose of the light is to help the bus driver locate students who are waiting for the bus. Bright Lights are just another way to help keep kids safe. You know, schools always encourage the use of what we just talked about, you know, but the hand went out, not that I know of, you know, so this has been a pilot project. I know the state of Minnesota was interested in us, the Toward Zero Death Group was certainly interested in seeing, you know, how this was going to work out. The Bright Lights will be given to students who wait for the bus along high speed and high traffic volume roads. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.