Drivers and pedestrians share the responsibility of keeping themselves and others on the roads safe. Pedestrians should follow certain safety practices to help ensure their own safety when sharing the roadways. Here are some useful tips and guidelines to follow as a pedestrian:
Be Visible. You can do this by wearing bright-colored clothing during the day and reflective colored clothing at night. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32% of pedestrian-auto accident fatalities occur between 8 pm and 11:59 pm. The use of flashlights and reflective stickers can help make you visible during these late hours.
Avoid Distractions. It’s time to put down your phone and other electronic devices. The use of electronics is a daily part of life, but they distract your attention. When you decide to walk and text or listen to music through headphones, your attention focuses on that instead of the possible street signs and vehicles surrounding you. As a pedestrian, your eyes and ears are your best way to keep safe.
Use Caution. Before crossing the street always look left, then right, and left again. Make sure traffic has come to a complete stop before proceeding. You should cross only at intersections or street corners with crosswalks. By doing this, motorists should see you coming well in advance.
Remember, you as a pedestrian have a job to be seen and be alert at all times!
After three summers Interning with KMM, as my term comes to an end, I am writing to say goodbye. I am so fortunate to have found this position right after high school in 2016. Never having a job before, I must say that I was pretty nervous to take on this role.
Heading to a public firework display? You should stay at least 500 feet away from the show and always be aware of your surroundings in case of any fireworks that may have been misfired.
While there are many environmental challenges we face on a global level, what we do everyday can affect our environment globally and most importantly, locally. One such action is picking up trash in our community. Every piece of trash we pick up helps to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.
Form a walking group with your neighbors. Commit to meeting 3-5 times a week and walk different routes in your neighborhood. Not only are you getting exercise, but you are engaging within the community.
We are thrilled to share that KMM will be launching a radio show /podcast – Mobility Matters – on WCTC 1450 AM radio beginning in April 2019. Tune in on Wednesdays at 10 am. Join us as we talk to leading experts in the fields of transportation, sustainability, and economic development.
Recently, NASA announced the earth’s temperature has risen 1.8 degrees since the late 19th century. It’s a big deal because scientists believe a 2-degree increase would result in melting ice caps, rising sea levels, warmer oceans, more hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires. All of this is due to the increase of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane which are produced by humans and emitted into the air. So what can we do about this?
Commuting can be one of those items that fall way down on the list of things you love to do. And you are not alone. The average travel time for working New Jerseyans is 31.2 minutes, which is almost seven minutes longer than the average US commute. So what can we do to make your commute better?