Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS

  • Wear a helmet and appropriate shoes
  • Be Seen - Wear bright colors
  • Make sure brakes, gears, tires, are in working order
  • Pay Attention - Don't wear headphones
  • Ride in the same direction as traffic
  • Cross at intersections and never pull out between parked cars
  • Obey all traffic laws, including stop signs
  • Always walk on the sidewalk
  • Walk against traffic if no sidewalk is available 
  • Always cross in crosswalks or at corners
  • Never text or look at your phone while crossing the street
  • Never enter the street between parked cars
  • Follow pedestrian signs and signals 

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