Pedestrian Safety

This fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash. 

NHTSA's Share the Road; Its Everyone Responsibility: Share the road tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians. 

This fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.

NHTSA's motion graphic about driving safely around pedestrians and bicyclists

This resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders

This training is an interactive, computer-based program to help law enforcement officers understand the factors associated with pedestrian crashes, develop meaningful countermeasures and enforcement strategies. 

The goal of the Ride Illinois Safety Program is to make bike education courses and resources accessible to adults and children across Illinois. This webinar is tailored to older adults and being safe while biking. 

NHTSA’s Walkability Checklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood’s walkability.

PennDOT's video about crosswalks is information for the pedestrian and for the driver. 

Whether you’re walking or driving, share equal respect. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you know the laws and follow the safety tips, you can drive safely and walk safely.