City Of Phoenix: October Is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Press release from the City of Phoenix:

October 1, 2021 12:00 AM

The month of October has been designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as National Pedestrian Safety Month .

The Phoenix Street Transportation Department will join organizations nationwide in this month's effort to increase awareness about pedestrian safety, and remind people driving or walking that staying safe is a shared responsibility.

Community members are encouraged to follow the department's Twitter account for tips, guidelines and other resources that explain how everyone can work together to create a safe roadway environment this October, and throughout the year.

According to NHTSA data, from September to February more than 30 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur between 6 and 9 p.m. That trend coincides with the time of year when it starts to get darker earlier in the evening, as well as when the weather in the Phoenix area cools down and more people head outside to exercise and participate in other activities.

At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Keep the tips below top of mind during National Pedestrian Safety Month and every month.

Driving Safety Tips

Walking Safety Tips

Additional pedestrian safety guidelines and resources can be found by visiting NHSTA.gov or Phoenix.gov/Streets.

Related Social Media Hashtags and Handles: @StreetsPHX @CityofPhoenixAZ #Phoenix #Transportation #PedestrianSafetyMonth #NHTSA #DrivingTips #PedestrianSafety

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