Pedestrian Traffic Safety Enforcement Planned In San Ramon

SAN RAMON, CA — In an effort to reduce pedestrian injuries and deaths, police in San Ramon will be out in force in September educating pedestrians and drivers about the sharing the road responsibly. The enforcement efforts are part of the "Pedestrians Don't Have Armor" campaign funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety, police said.

"Pedestrian safety goes both ways," OTS Director Rhonda Craft said in a statement. "Whether you are walking or driving, there is a shared responsibility when it comes to looking out for one another."

The campaign features people clad in car parts to show that pedestrians don't have any protection when hit by a vehicle, no matter who is at fault, according to a statement released by police.

Police said "both drivers and pedestrians should avoid distractions by not using cell phones and focusing on the task at hand."

Photo, logo courtesy California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration