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Recently we have received some complaints and questions regarding pedestrians and the pedestrian-signals at our new traffic signal at King and Greeley. We thought this was a great opportunity to share the following pedestrian safety tips and pedestrian-signal information:
 
 “See!” Tips for Motorists:

• Yield for pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
• Do not block crosswalks when stopped at intersections.
• Do not run red lights.
• Slow down and obey speed limits.
• Always look for pedestrians, particularly when turning at a green light or making a right turn on red.
• Take extra care around schools, playgrounds and neighborhoods.
• Be careful when passing stopped vehicles. They might be stopping for pedestrians.
• PAY ATTENTION! Do not text and drive!

• Cross at intersections and marked crosswalks. Look-left-right-left again.
• Use pedestrian push-buttons where available and WAIT for the signal to cross.
• Use sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic so you see vehicles and drivers see you.
• Stay visible after dark and in bad weather by wearing light-colored or reflective clothing.
• Watch for vehicles backing out of parking spaces and exiting driveways.
• Make eye contact with drivers so they see you.
• Look left, look right, and then look left again before crossing a street.
• PAY ATTENTION! Don’t text while crossing!

• A pedestrian has the right of way whenever a traffic signal shows a steady “Walk” or a walking person.
• A pedestrian must not cross if the phrase “Don’t Walk” or the upraised hand is flashing, even when crossing signals display a countdown showing remaining time left to cross.
• A pedestrian must not cross if the phrase “Don’t Walk” or the upraised hand is steady.
• If a person has already started crossing on a “Walk” and the signal changes, then he or she can continue to a sidewalk or safety island.