Bike and Pedestrian Safety Tips

Pedestrian Safety Tips:

• Stay alert and watch for vehicles
• Don’t assume a driver sees you
• Stay off your phone when crossing the street and watch out for distractions
  • If you’re listening to music, keep one ear out
• Always use crosswalks when available and be visible
• Denver is growing! With the influx of construction, be careful around work zones and construction equipment
• Obey all traffic laws. If no sidewalks are presents, walk against the direction of traffic so you can see oncoming vehicles

Bike Safety Tips

• Protect your head: Always wear a helmet
• Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals: Bicycles must follow the same rules of the road as other cars and vehicles
• Use hand signals: Signals tell motorists what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, courtesy and self-protection
• Always secure your bike with a U-lock and register your bike
• Avoid distractions: Listening to music to talking to others makes it difficult to be aware of your surroundings
• *Many of these tips also apply to skateboarders and longboarders