Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TIPS

  • Children under 16 must wear a helmet 

  • Wear 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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