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The Boston Pedestrian Protection
Program
Walk This Way
Pedestrian Saftey Fast Facts
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Pedestrian Safety
....Fast Facts
COME ALONG AND "WALK THIS WAY"
Did you know?
In Boston, over 3 pedestrians are injured per day.
Crossing the Street
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Use the crosswalk – it is the safest place to cross.
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If you’re at a crosswalk a traffic light, push the button and wait
for the Walk signal.
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If you’re at a crosswalk without a traffic light, you have the right
of way. If a driver seems to slow down make sure he/she sees you and
stops completely before you cross.
Walking on Roads
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Use sidewalks when they are available.
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On roads without sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road, facing
traffic.
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Wear bright colors when walking at dusk or after dark.
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Watch for cars backing out of parking spaces and driveways.
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Eliminate or limit your alcohol consumption.
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Teaching Kids to Cross the Street Safely
......Fast Facts
COME ALONG AND "WALK THIS WAY"
Did
you know?
20,000 children under the age of 14 are injured by motor vehicle
/ pedestrian crashes in the US each year. That's 55 children
a day!
Parents should model good behavior for children.
The best way for a child to become a pro at crossing the street safely
is practice.
Remember
– a child under age ten should never cross the street
alone!
Teach your children how to do the following to ensure they
are safe every time they cross a street.
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Go to the nearest crosswalk, press the button and wait for the green
Walk signal or walking person symbol.
If there are no cross walks,
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Go to the nearest corner to cross
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Look left, then right, then left again to make sure no traffic is
coming.
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Be sure to look over your shoulder for turning traffic.
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If a driver seems to slow down make sure he/she sees you and stops completely
before you cross.
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Crosswalks without Traffic Lights
....Fast Facts
COME ALONG AND "WALK THIS WAY"
Did you know?
48% of pedestrian fatalities occur after 6:00 pm and midnight,
when visibility is low.
When at a crosswalk with no traffic signal, pedestrians always
have the right of way.....It’s the law!
Drivers:
As a driver, when you see a crosswalk that does not have a traffic
signal – the pedestrian has the right of way and you must stop and yield
to the pedestrian. This law applies whether or not you see
a sign saying “Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalks.”
Pedestrians:
As a pedestrian check for traffic in all directions before stepping
into the crosswalk.
If a driver seems to slow down make sure he/she sees you and stops
completely before you cross.
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Driver Safety
...Fast
Facts
COME ALONG AND "WALK THIS WAY"
Did
you know?
In Boston, over 3 pedestrians are injured per day.
Drivers -
Sharing the road with pedest- rians and cyclists keeps everyone
safe and is easy to do if you remember a few simple Walk This
Way tips:
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Special challenges arise when children and elderly cross the streets,
such as visual limitations, distractions and pace.
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Always watch for pedestrians, especially children and the elderly,
when backing out of parking spaces and driveways.
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Follow street signs because they have important information on
them. Read and obey them, especially when they tell you that pedestrians
have the right of way.
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Eliminate or limit your alcohol consumption if you plan to drive.
Alcohol greatly impairs your judgement and ability to drive safely.
In fact in 37% of Boston pedestrain fataltities the
driver had a positive blood alcohol level.
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Take your time. Speeding and reckless driving are factors in nearly
23% of motor vehicle crashes, and doesn’t usually save you much time
in the long run. Slow down - it will greatly reduce your chances
of getting into a motor vehicle crash.
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Yield to school buses when the flashing stop sign is displayed
- it’s a sure sign that children are crossing the street. Also - be
on alert when driving past school zones, playgrounds and ice cream
trucks.
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