Make sure you’re seen

We've each had experiences with frightening close calls.

Whether as driver, pedestrian or cyclist, it is important to take precautions when in bad weather or other instances of low visibility.

• Wear a reflector strip and/or bright clothing. Reflector strips are available in most cycling shops and can be worn around the leg or arm.
• Use designated crossing points
• Look both ways before crossing and make sure the drivers are aware of you.
• Reduce distraction, cells, texting, and music, so to be better aware of your surroundings.
• Carry a flashlight at night.
• For Pedestrian when there is no sidewalk, travel facing traffic.
• Before crossing stand clear of bus stops, hedges, parked cars and other obstacles blocking drivers view.

• Always yield to pedestrians.
• Never pass a vehicle approaching a crosswalk.
• Keep your mirrors and windshields clean.
• Best practice, before reversing check behind your vehicle.
• When making a left turn, check forward blind spots making sure your view is not obstructed and you get the whole picture.
• In the winter time many pedestrians walk on the road when the sidewalks are not cleared. Be aware and slow down.

Safety is everyone's business.

• Keep Emergency Numbers Handy

Keep a list of key telephone numbers and addresses near the phone. Remember to use the phone for emergency calls only.

Select a person in another area to be your family’s contact person if you get separated during an emergency. Ensure that everyone memorizes this person’s name and telephone number.

• Develop A Home Escape Plan

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