University Of Alabama: 5 Pedestrian Safety Tips All Campus Community Members Should Know

Press release from the University of Alabama:

Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie, UA Strategic Communications, caroline.mckenzie@ua.edu

November 1st, 2021

Using the miles of pedestrian pathways and sidewalks is one of the best ways to get around campus. Whether you’re running late on your way to class or a meeting or taking a casual stroll around the Quad, it’s always important to keep safety in mind as a pedestrian.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there has been an uptick in pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents since 1996, and nearly 4.4 million people every year are injured by motor vehicles. A 2019 study from NHTSA found that there was a 1.3% increase in pedestrian-motor vehicle injuries.

Weather permitting, the University will test its emergency notification systems, including UA Alerts, the public address system and digital signage Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 11:55 a.m.

This press release was produced by the University of Alabama. The views expressed here are the author’s own.