Planning a Safe Pedestrian Trip

Walking Safely Near Traffic Key Concepts:

  • Reasons people walk
  • Who is a pedestrian
  • Walk on the sidewalk
  • Walk on the left facing traffic
  • Stay together
  • Avoid busy roads
  • Plan a safe route
  • Wear bright colors
  • Watch for cars at driveways

Crossing Streets Safely Key Concepts:

  • Reasons people cross streets
  • Not crossing busy streets alone
  • Staying together
  • Finding a safe place to cross
  • Stopping at the edge
  • Looking and listening for traffic
  • Crossing quickly and safely
  • Being a role model

Crossing Intersections Safely Key Concepts:

  • Reasons people cross intersections
  • Finding a safe place to cross
  • Looking for a market crosswalk
  • Stopping at the edge
  • Looking and listening for traffic
  • Looking for traffic signs and signals
  • Looking for pedestrian signals
  • Crossing quickly and safely
  • Staying in the crosswalk

Crossing Parking Lots Safely Key Concepts:

  • Being extra careful in parking lots
  • Getting out of the car
  • Walking across the parking lot
  • Walking close to adults
  • Being aware
  • Looking and listening for moving cars
  • Freezing if a car backs out
  • Setting a good example