Safety Tips

Pedestrian Tips

• Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections
• Before crossing, look left, right, then left again
• Use pedestrian pushbuttons
• Begin crossing the street on the "Walk" signal
• Stay visible after dark and in bad weather
• Watch out for trucks and buses backing out of parking spaces and driveways

Bicyclist Tips

• Obey all regulatory signs and traffic lights
• Never ride against traffic. Ride with traffic to avoid potential crashes
• Use hand signals to tell motorists what you intend to do
• Ride in a straight line at least a car door's width away from parked cars
• Always wear a helmet. Helmets dramatically reduce the risk of head injury in a bicycle crash
• Use lights at night and when visibility is poor

Driver Tips

• Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks
• Slow down and obey the posted speed limit
• Yield to pedestrians and cyclists when turning
• Look before opening your door
• Be careful when passing stopped vehicles
• Allow 3 feet when passing bicyclists