& Pedestrian Tips For College Students

Pedestrian Safety Bicycle Safety

As a Pedestrian, it is your responsibility to Bicyclists, since they share the road with , ensure your safety while commuting on campus. are even more at hazard when traveling than Please take note of the following pedestrian pedestrians. However, if these simple tips are safety tips: followed, it will create a safer environment for all • A significant cause of accidents is the those using the road. pedestrian’s lack of awareness (not • Bicyclists are required to know and obey paying attention to ) when crossing all traffic laws, such as stopping at stop the street. signs and traffic lights and signaling • Pedestrians should look for vehicles before turning or changing lanes. before leaving the curb, and make eye • Bicyclists should always ride in the same contact with the driver to be sure that direction as traffic. they see you and are going to stop. • Bicyclists should ride within established • Be cautious and alert even while in a bike lanes, when available. marked crosswalk. The painted lines on • Do not weave in and out of parked cars. the crosswalk will not stop a vehicle from • Periodically looking over your hitting you. will help you remain aware of your • Be especially careful of vehicles turning surroundings and other traffic. right or left, as the driver may be looking • Communicate the direction you are for other vehicles and/or pedestrians. turning with at least 100 feet • Do not suddenly leave a curb or other prior to a turn or lane change. place of safety and run into the path of a • Be alert to the traffic around you. Watch vehicle that is too close for the driver to out for opening doors and cars pulling be able to stop in time. away into the roadway. • Being visible to drivers is important. • Bicyclists should be especially alert at Wear light colored clothing or reflective intersections. Most of the accidents material if you are walking or exercising involving bicyclists occur at intersections, during darkness. Be especially careful due to the motorist’s failure to see and during sunrise and sunset. Be aware that yield to the cyclist. the sun in the eyes of drivers may affect • Wearing a helmet can greatly reduce risk their ability to see you. of serious head injury. • Bicyclists must stop before exiting driveways. • Bicyclists must yield the right of way to emergency vehicles, pedestrians and approaching vehicles.