Intercity Transit’s Walk N Roll program partnered with Target Zero Thurston Task Force, Child Care Action Council's Safe Kids Thurston County and the Olympia Police Department to design, print, and distribute yard signs with traffic safety messages. Signs are displayed in neighborhoods and around schools in Thurston County where people are walking and rolling. The goal is to encourage drivers to slow down making Thurston County a safer place for bicyclist and pedestrians.

In 2020, the original set of three yard signs were designed by Thurston County youth and paid for by State Farm. In 2024, three new designs were created by students at Avanti High School and paid for by Target Zero.

2026 Youth Art Contest

It is time for new yard sign designs and we would like your help! We are accepting designs from youth in kindergarten through 12th grade. To participate in the contest either email your digital design to walknroll@intercitytransit.com or mail it to Intercity Transit Walk N Roll 526 Pattison St. SE, Olympia, WA  98501 by October 1, 2026. Please include the artist’s name and school with each submission. Your design must meet the following criteria to be considered:

  • No more than four colors.
  • No copyrighted images (no logos, no cartoon, movie, or television characters, etc.).
  • 24 x 18 inches or a 4:3 ratio.
  • Designs should include a car as well as people walking and/or rolling.
  • All graphics of people rolling (biking, roller-skating, skateboarding, etc.) must wear a helmet with chin strap.
  • Text and graphics must be visible to drivers passing by.
  • Each sign needs to include one of the following slogans:
    • Drive Slowly for a Safer Oly
    • Safe Drivers = Good Neighbors
    • Save Lives, Not Seconds
  • Designs may be hand drawn on paper or created using digital tools. 

Walk N Roll will select up to three yard sign designs to be printed and handed out to the community for free. Winners will be announced by October 15, 2026.

Where do I get a sign?

Pick-up a free yard sign at:

  • Intercity Transit Customer Service, daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Olympia Transit Center, 205 Franklin St. NE, Olympia.

Questions?   

Please contact us at walknroll@intercitytransit.com.