Pedestrian Safety

Staying safe on the streets

Pedestrians deal with cars and other traffic every day, crossing the street, walking through the parking lot or even playing in the driveway. Here are a few helpful tips:

• Heads up, phones down – always be alert when walking near traffic
• Always look both ways before crossing the street and continue to scan until you are safely away from traffic
• Crosswalks are always the safest place to cross
• The sidewalk is the safest place to walk, but if that's not an option, walk on the shoulder facing traffic (don't walk with traffic)
• Avoid walking near traffic in low light and wear bright or reflective clothes
• Make eye contact with the driver to ensure they see you before crossing in front of a slow or stopped car and watch for additional traffic moving around the slop or stopped traffic
• When using the sidewalk, always watch for backing vehicles

For more safety tips and programs, visit our pedestrian safety partners SGF Yields.