October is Pedestrian Safety Month and a great opportunity to promote pedestrian safety messaging. Whether our primary transportation method is as pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, etc., it is important to remind one another that road safety is a shared responsibility.
Sample Safety Messages:
- All drivers should be mindful of pedestrians crossing the road and must yield when turning at a signal.
- Pedestrians are more visible to stopped vehicles when in crosswalks. Communication between pedestrians and motorists – something as simple as making eye contact – has been shown to help increase visibility and awareness.
For more tips that make travel safer for motorized and nonmotorists, visit MDOT’s website.