"Stay Safe This Spring!
Pedestrian Safety Tips
Always Stay Visible 🚶
Wear reflective gear or light-colored clothes when walking in the dark.
Make sure you are being seen. Make eye contact with drivers.
Walk facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.
To learn more about pedestrian visibility, watch this video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6786716/video/391071464
Traffic Signals and Safety 🚦
Always cross at the crosswalk. Wait for the traffic signal to change to the walking sign before crossing.
Look left-right-left before you cross the street.
To learn more about traffic signals and crossing at intersections, watch this video:
Be Alert! ⚠️
Do not cross the street while impaired.
Avoid crossing the street while distracted; stay off your phone and take off your headphones.
To learn more about avoiding distractions as a driver and as a pedestrian, watch this video:
For more information on pedestrian safety, click here:
Shared from Albany County's email update.
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