Pedestrian Safety Tips

by Eloy Gomez

safety/emergency coordinator

Pedestrian safety tips are for people who walk on foot while on the road/street as they are exposed to certain forms of risk. People have different preferences when it comes to transportation, but at one time or another, everyone is a pedestrian, so these tips are for you.

1. Carry a flashlight when walking at night.

2. Cross the street in a well-lit area at night.

3. Always walk on the sidewalk, never on the roadway.

4. Stay sober. Walking when drunk increases your chance of being struck.

5. Don’t assume vehicles will stop. Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t just look at the vehicle.

6. Look left, right and left again before crossing a street.

7. Don’t wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while crossing.

8. Never dart or dash out into the street.

9. If walking in the dark, wear light-colored clothes and, if possible, reflective stripes.

10. Know and follow all traffic rules, signs and signals. You need to be aware of the rules vehicles around you must follow to properly anticipate what drivers will do.

11. Use crosswalks. If a crosswalk is unavailable, be sure to find a well-lit spot on the road to cross and wait for a gap in traffic to make it safely across the street.

12. Pedestrians should be especially careful at intersections, etc.

To stay safe, never neglect these safety tips any time you are walking on foot on the road.

For your safety, and in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all high-visibility pedestrian flags have been temporarily removed. So people need to use extra caution when using crosswalks.

For more information, contact 431-6586, ext. 356.