Environmental Health & Safety
Pedestrian Safety
As our community spends more time outside in the warm months, EH&S has provided the following reminders for pedestrian safety along our many Rochester walking paths. Did you know that pedestrian fatalities in the US have increased by 58% between the first half of 2013 and 2023? Common reasons include jay-walking, distracted pedestrians, and distracted or impaired drivers. What can you do?
Tips for Pedestrians
- Use sidewalks where provided. Cross only at intersections and crosswalks.
- Look left, right and left again for traffic before stepping off the curb.
- Be alert and aware when you are crossing the street. Do not be distracted by cell phones or other devices.
- Make it easy for drivers to see you - dress in light colors and wear reflective material.
- Avoid "cow paths" (aka desire paths) as well as wet grass which can be deceptively slippery and lead to slip, trip, and fall injuries.
- Use extra caution when crossing multiple-lane, higher speed streets.
Tips for Drivers
- Remember, you can encounter pedestrians anytime and anywhere - even outside of crosswalks.
- Pedestrians may include those in motor scooters, crutches, or strollers - be alert for all types of pedestrians.
- Come to a complete stop if pedestrians are crossing or preparing to cross. Wait until pedestrians have crossed at least one lane past the lane you are in before resuming travel.
- Do not overtake other vehicles stopped for pedestrians.
- Safety posters -
- LCD Display Slides -
Remember to file an employee incident report for any injuries resulting from slips, trips, or falls on UR Campus properties.
QUESTIONS or COMMENTS?
Contact EH&S at (585) 275-3241 or e-mail EH&S Questions.
This page last updated 4/17/2024. Disclaimer.
