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Driver and Pedestrian Safety

Make the road a safer place, whether you’re on foot or behind the wheel.

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Share the responsibility

Drivers and pedestrians both share the responsibility of keeping themselves safe on our roadways. While infrastructure improvements continue to be made allowing more people of all ages to walk safely and be connected to their communities, there are safety practices you need to know before heading outdoors.

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Why walk?

Helps maintain your health and prevents various medical conditions
Improves your mood/
Increases your connection with your community
Better for the environment with fewer emissions

Keeping yourself safe as a pedestrian is pretty simple – just follow these steps:

Be Visible
Always wear light or reflective clothing and stay in well-lit areas, if possible.

Keep to Sidewalks
Whenever possible, keep to sidewalks or pathways and on the left side of the road facing traffic.

Follow all Traffic Signals
Be sure to look left, right and then left again before crossing – even at a crosswalk. Never assume a driver will stop for you.

Put Your Phone Away
Distractions can cause you to not see and anticipate a driver’s actions.

Avoid Headphones
They can keep you from hearing what is happening around you and being able to respond.

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Best Practices for Drivers

Stay Alert
Always look for pedestrians when operating a vehicle. Safety is a two-way street, and drivers should anticipate that a pedestrian may enter their path at any time.

Speed Limits
Follow posted speed limits, especially in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic.

Avoid Distractions
Put down your phone. Even one second of taking your eyes off the road is enough time for a pedestrian to walk in front of your moving vehicle.

Always Yield
Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and reduce speed when entering a crosswalk area.

Crosswalks
Do not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk.

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