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Crosswalk Safety Initiative

10 Walking Safety Tips

1. Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
 
2. Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
 
3. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible.
 
4. Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road.
 
5. Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right.
 
6. If a crosswalk or intersection is not available, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safety; continue watching for traffic as you cross.
 
7. Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen.
 
8. Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
 
9. Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up in parking lots.
 
10. Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; they impair your abilities and your judgment.
 
 
9 Driving Safety Tips
 1. Look out for pedestrians everywhere, at all times. Safety is a shared responsibility.
 
2. Use extra caution when driving in hard-to-see conditions, such as nighttime or bad weather.
 
3. Slow down and be prepared to stop when turning or otherwise entering a crosswalk.
 
4. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and stop well back from the cross-walk to give other vehicles an opportunity to see the crossing pedestrians so they can stop too.
 
5. Never Pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. There may be people crossing that you can’t see.
 
6. Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
 
7. Follow the speed limit, especially around people on the street.
 
8. Follower slower speed limits in school zones and in neighborhoods where children are present.
 
9. Be extra cautious when backing up—pedestrians can move into your path.

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Rail safety is everyone’s concern and we offer the following safety tips courtesy of Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org):

Train Crossing Safety• Trains and cars don't mix. Never race a train to the crossing — even if you tie, you lose. 
 • The train you see is closer and faster-moving than you think. If you see a train approaching, wait for it to go by before you proceed across the tracks. 
 • Be aware that trains cannot stop quickly. Even if the locomotive engineer sees you, a freight train moving at 55 miles per hour can take a mile or more to stop once the emergency brakes are applied. That's 18 football fields! 
 • Never drive around lowered gates — it's illegal and deadly. If you suspect a signal is malfunctioning, call the emergency number posted on or near the crossing signal or your local law enforcement agency. 
 • Do not get trapped on the tracks; proceed through a highway-rail grade crossing only if you are sure you can completely clear the crossing without stopping. Remember, the train is three feet wider than the tracks on both sides. 
 • If your vehicle ever stalls on the tracks, get out and get away from the tracks, even if you do not see a train. Locate the Emergency Notification System sign and call the number provided, telling them about the stalled vehicle. If a train is approaching, run toward the train but away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle. If you run in the same direction a train is traveling, you could be injured by flying debris. 
 • At a multiple track crossing waiting for a train to pass, watch out for a second train on the other tracks, approaching from either direction.
 • When you need to cross train tracks, go to a designated crossing, look both ways, and cross the tracks quickly, without stopping. Remember it isn't safe to stop closer than 15 feet from a rail. 
 • ALWAYS EXPECT A TRAIN! Freight trains do not follow set schedules.
  
 

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Special Programs

Other traffic safety programs offered by APD are:

  • Child safety seat checks

  • Crash reduction education

  • Distracted driving education

  • Impaired driving education

  • Traffic Stop Education

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