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Improving Safety for Walking


Improving Safety for Walking, Biking, and Rolling

The DOT FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan calls for an increase in the percentage of person trips by transit and active transportation modes by 50% from 2020 levels.

Pedestrian Safety: Prevent Pedestrian Crashes - NHTSA

8 Walking Safety Tips · Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals. · Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. · If there is no sidewalk, walk ...

Walking Safety Tips - Craven County

There is always safety in numbers. If you do have to walk alone, make sure you tell someone your route and the time you expect to return.

Making Walking and Rolling Safer | Physical Activity - CDC

Participate in local programming such as Safe Routes to School Programs. Being in groups can improve safety. Lead or participate in a community ...

21 Walking Safety Tips - Walking for Health and Fitness

Let's begin with these 21 pedestrian safety tips and information to make your walking experience a safe, pleasant, and beneficially healthy!

Walking Alone? Remember These 10 Tips - SaferWatch

Walking Alone? Remember These 10 Tips · 1) Plan Your Route · 2) Make Sure Someone Else Knows Your Plans · 3) Always Carry Your Phone with You · 4) Avoid Suspicious ...

7 Ways to Increase Resident Safety Outdoors During Walks - RCare

Increase resident safety outdoors and minimize these dangers by lining steps with yellow tape. Paint curbs and elevated areas with bright paint colors.

I'm afraid to walk at night, what are some good safety tips? - Reddit

Always have your phone on and either set up for an emergency call (iPhone) or you can download an app. Keep underneath street lights.

Safety Tips for Walking - UNL Food - University of Nebraska–Lincoln

There are important safety tips to remember. Below are helpful reminders to make your walks both fun and safe.

11 Rules for Staying Safe While Walking - Verywell Fit

Walk Facing Traffic · Cross Safely · Walk on Roads Single File · Stay Aware of Bikes and Runners · Be Visible · Be Predictable · Keep the Volume Down.

Staying Safe While Walking - Erie's Public Schools

Increase your visibility by carrying a flashlight, wearing retro-reflective clothing, and crossing the street in a well-lit area. • Avoid distractions (like ...

Encourage and Promote Safe Bicycling and Walking

Educating people about safe bicycling and walking, enforcing laws that make it easier and safer for people to bicycle and walk, ...

What precautions do you follow at night or while walking alone to ...

When walking alone at night, make sure to keep your head up and look forward. This will help you be alert and aware of your surroundings. Do not ...

Pedestrian Safety - CDC

Increasing your visibility when walking at night by carrying a flashlight and wearing reflective clothing, such as reflective vests. · Crossing ...

9 Safety Tips for Walking at Night or During the Day — 99Walks

Being aware of your surroundings and visible to oncoming traffic is key for being safe while out walking, both at night and during the day.

Stepping Out as an Older Adult — Be Healthy, Walk Safely | NHTSA

The key to remember is: See and be seen. It is a good idea when walking, especially at dawn, dusk, and other low-light conditions, to wear light colors or ...

Take a Safe Walk - Penn State Extension

Walk during full daylight whenever possible. · If you walk in the dark, or during sunrise or at dusk, try to walk in a well-lit area. · Walk on a ...

Tips for Pedestrian Safety - Governor's Traffic Safety Committee

Wear light-colored clothing and add reflective material to increase visibility – especially when walking at night. Next Section. Continue. At Crosswalks. At ...

FAQs • What can I do to increase safety while walking?

You'll want to keep these tips in mind to keep you safe while walking: Choose a route that is frequented by other pedestrians, bikers, etc. There is safety in ...

How to Increase Pedestrian Traffic Safety - Western Systems

Provide Pedestrians a Walking Start ... You can also increase pedestrian safety by allowing pedestrians and drivers fewer opportunities to interact on the road.