Walk-Ride-Drive Safe

During the cold winter months, a reminder about your safety when out and about on the streets, whether you walk, ride a bike or scooter, or drive a car.

Tips for Pedestrians

• Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
• Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
• Keep alert at all times. If listening to a personal device, wear only one earbud so you can be alert to your surroundings.
• Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections whenever possible.
• Be clear about your intention to cross the street.
• Be sure the driver comes to a stop and sees you.
• Be visible. Wear light, reflective clothing and carry a flashlight for low-light conditions.
• Watch for hazards such as ice or snow, allow additional time when traveling.

Tips for Bicyclists

• Use reflectors, reflective tape, or similar devices on cycling shoes, fenders, belts, frames, pedals, and handlebars.
• Keep to the right. Ride with traffic, not against it. By law, a bicycle is a vehicle and must obey traffic laws.
• Watch for pedestrians and follow all traffic signals.
• Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
• Ride defensively.
• Use bike paths or bike lanes whenever possible.
• Walk your bicycle across busy intersections.
• Never race in public spaces.
• Avoid riding in bad weather.
• Be cautious if riding on snow or on ice – use other forms of transport if possible.
• Avoid riding on trolley tracks.
• Perform regular maintenance checks.
• Wear appropriate clothing.
• Park your bike in an open, well-lit, frequently traveled area.
• Secure it properly with recommended chains and locks.
• Use bicycle racks, which are strategically located on campus.
• Register your bike!
  • Students: Here, with CampusExpress.
  • Staff: Here, with CampusExpress.

Tips for Drivers

Drivers are reminded to turn on vehicle headlights at dusk and be vigilant in looking out for cyclists and pedestrians. Additionally, drivers should:

• Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks.
• Slow down and obey the posted speed limit.
• Yield to pedestrians and cyclists when turning.
• Look before opening your door.
• Be careful when passing stopped vehicles.
• Watch for hazards such as ice or snow, allow additional time when traveling.
• Allow at least four feet when passing bicyclists

Learn more on our Share the Road page!