Safety is up to all of us #walksafebc
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Always make eye contact with drivers and never assume that a driver has seen you.
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Remove your headphones and focus your full attention on what’s happening around you as drivers may not stop or obey traffic signals. Leave your phone alone.
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Be careful at intersections and watch for drivers turning left or right through the crosswalk. Drivers may be focused on oncoming traffic instead of scanning for you.
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Always cross at designated crosswalks – never mid-block. Follow pedestrian signs and traffic signals and never cross once the signal has turned yellow or red.
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Wear reflective clothing or gear and flashlights to make it easier for drivers to see you in wet weather, at dusk and at night.
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On rural roads without sidewalks, make yourself visible and always walk facing traffic so you can see oncoming drivers.
When pedestrians get hurt, nobody wins.
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Focus on the road. Always leave your phone or any other hand-held electronic device alone while you’re driving.
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Be ready to yield to pedestrians – especially when turning in intersections and near transit stops.
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Look twice for pedestrians crossing the road particularly when visibility is poor.
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Give yourself extra time and space to stop in case a pedestrian suddenly crosses the street.