Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

• Teach your kids not to assume a vehicle will stop when they enter the roadway.  Make eye contact with the driver and/or wait for the vehicle to stop.
• Tell your kids not to look at their cell phone while walking across the street and/or riding their bikes.
• Make sure your kids have their helmet properly secured on their head prior to leaving.
• Tell your kids to continuously look for vehicles while crossing the street.
• Tell your kids to use the crosswalk if there is one and follow crossing guards’ instructions when they are present.

• Only cross at marked crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal.
• Look for cars backing up. Avoid entering the street between parked cars.
• Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume they see you.
• Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight at night.
• Pedestrians may not walk/run in bicycles lanes when sidewalks are available.

• Wait for pedestrians to fully proceed through a crosswalk before entering the crosswalk. Be courteous and patient.
• Stay off the phone.
• Follow the speed limit.
• Look for pedestrians when backing up or turning.
• Wait for the crossing guard to be completely out of the roadway before proceeding through an intersection.

• Always wear a helmet. They are required by law for anyone under 18.
• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
• Bicyclists should ride in marked bicycle lanes, when available, leaving sidewalks for pedestrians. If riding on the sidewalk, stop and look before entering the roadway
• Do not use a cell phone while riding the bicycle
• Make sure the bicycle is in good working order prior to riding by checking the brakes and tires