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TextPedestrian Safety -- Winter Preparedness Tips
As most sidewalks are covered with snow and
unpassable, here are safety tips for pedestrians and drivers.
Pedestrians
- Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections ONLY
- Before crossing, look left, right, then left again
- Use pedestrian pushbuttons
- Begin crossing the street on “Walk” signal
- Wear bright colored clothing, as dim, winter light hampers visibility
- Dusk and dawn are the most dangerous times of the day for pedestrians. If walking or jogging, make sure you walk against the traffic and remember reflective clothing
Drivers
- Be alert to pedestrians around snowpiles, corners and areas where snow is covering lanes
- Stay in the confines of your lanes as much as possible
- Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks
- Slow down and obey posted speed limits
- Look before opening your vehicle door
- Use caution when passing stopped vehicles
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