Walk-Ride-Drive Safe

As the winter months and shorter days arrive, a reminder about your safety when out and about on the streets, whether you walk, ride a bike or scooter, or drive a car.

Tips for Pedestrians

• Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
• Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
• Keep alert at all times. If listening to your device, wear one earbud so you can be alert to your surroundings.
• Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections whenever possible.
• Be clear of your intention to cross the street, and ensure the driver comes to a stop and sees you.
• Be visible. Wear light, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.

Tips for Bicyclists

• Use reflectors, reflective tape, or similar devices on cycling shoes, fenders, belts, frames, pedals, and handlebars.
• Keep to the right. Ride with traffic, not against it. By law, a bicycle is a vehicle and must obey traffic laws.
• Watch for pedestrians and follow all traffic signals.
• Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
• Ride defensively.
• Use bike paths or bike lanes whenever possible.
• Walk your bicycle across busy intersections.
• Never race on public space.
• Avoid riding in bad weather.
• Avoid riding on trolley tracks.
• Perform regular maintenance checks.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Park your bike in an open, well-lit, frequently traveled area.
• Secure it properly with recommended chains and locks.
• Use bicycle racks, which are strategically located on campus.
• Register your bike with CampusExpress.

Tips for Drivers

Drivers are reminded to turn on vehicle headlights at dusk and be vigilant in looking out for cyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, drivers should:

• 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 at least four feet when passing bicyclists