Transportation Tuesday

TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY
Everyone is a pedestrian!

You may spend most of your
waking hours behind the wheel,
but everyone ends up on foot
occasionally.
Be considerate to pedestrian, next time
it may be your turn to be one.
Transportation Tuesday
Here are some reminders about
pedestrian safety on the street!
Be aware of your surroundings and alert to
hazards when walking in or near any traffic
areas.
Know and obey traffic controls, signs and
signals.
Use you sense of hearing too. Listen to
backup alarms- but do not rely on them!
Stand on the curb while waiting to cross. Do
not stand on the road way.


Transportation Tuesday
Here are some more tips to
remember!
Cross the street at marked crosswalks. It is
unwise to cross between intersections.
Do not stop out from between parked cars.
Drivers may fail to see you!
Trust yourself and not the driver. Dont count
on cars stopping for you at the last moment.
Where there is no sidewalk, walk facing the
traffic.
Transportation Tuesday
How about at night? Danger is
greatly increased! So, here are
some reminders for pedestrian
safety at night:
Wear light colored reflective
clothing when walking at
night this improves
visibility!
Use great caution when at the side of
the road for vehicle repair or flat tire
Wearing black
is cool but,
attractive colours
are safe at night!
Transportation Tuesday
Beware when its dark!
Study said nearly quarter
of drivers involved in
pedestrian deaths hear the
impact before the saw the
pedestrian.
It really helps to be cautious at
all times!
If we can
Drive Safely,
We can also
Walk safely
Transportation Tuesday
Pedestrians are everywhere ,they
could be walking at the city streets,
parks, malls or they could be
working along the streets!