Newspaper Article 9: Elderly pedestrians

Anytown-Rosario Montañez is ready to be heard. "Senior citizens in Anytown can't walk safely without the help of drivers. We need them to look out for us and stop for us," Montanez wrote in her recent letter to the Mayor. "My sister and I were almost hit this week when we were walking home from...

Newspaper Article 8: Hispanic Pedestrians (In English, focusing on the problem with Hispanic pedestrians and what to do about it)

Anytown-Rosa Esparza has a few things to say about drivers around Anytown. She feels they don't look for her when she is crossing streets to get to and from work as well as running errands. Until recently, she wasn't quite sure what the traffic rules are for pedestrians. The pedestrian signal...

Newspaper Article 7: Multiple Threat

Anytown-Local pedestrians have a new friend at the Department of Public Works. David Hearn has big plans for downtown Anytown's streets. "I want to make Anytown more pedestrian-friendly," Hearn said on Tuesday at a luncheon for pedestrian advocates. "Our city has many great traffic features,...

Newspaper Article 6: Alcohol and Pedestrians (overview of problem, statistics, etc.)

Anytown-Anytown's restaurant district is a haven for pedestrians who want to go out and enjoy lively scenery and nightlife. But there's more to think about here than just music and cuisine. Safety is an issue that the Anytown Pedestrian Safety Campaign would like you to keep in mind.

The...

Newspaper Article 5: Proper Use of Signals and Crosswalks

Anytown-Take a walk down Main Street past Anytown Bank on Washington Boulevard, and then go a couple of blocks up to Anytown High School on Garden Street, and you'll encounter quite a number of pedestrian facilities designed to keep you safe. You'll see pedestrian signal indications and warning...

Newspaper Article 4: Drivers and Crosswalks

Anytown-If you plan to drive downtown this week, watch out! The Anytown Police Department's Traffic Division will be conducting a Crosswalk Enforcement Detail at several intersections, including Main Street and Washington Boulevard.

At various times of the day-including rush hour-...

Newspaper Article 3: Drivers at Intersections (right and left turns)

Anytown-GeorgeMcGarvey's life will never be the same. Since the crash, he hates to drive and will do almost anything to avoid it. So now he walks. Walking is a kind of therapy because, as he says, some days he feels like he's walking in his victim's shoes.

Last fall McGarvey was on his...

Newspaper Article 2: Nighttime Visibility

Anytown-When a firefighter is battling flames, the smoke can get thick and dark. Being able to see his or her fellow firefighters can mean the difference between life and death. So to be seen, firefighters carry a flashlight. But that's not all. The stripes on their clothes are made of...

Newspaper Article 1: General Pedestrian Safety

Anytown-The latest traffic safety report reveals that last year, 13 Anytown pedestrians were killed and many more were injured in motor vehicle-pedestrian crashes. Per capita, those figures are slightly higher than the national average.

Nationally, it's estimated that 5,000 pedestrians...

Anytown Students Warn Pedestrians and Drivers: Watch For the Unexpected - The National Pedestrian Safety Campaign