Walking Quick Tips:
- Always use sidewalks and crosswalks.
- Be visible. Wear bright, reflective colors on your clothes, shoes, belts, and wristbands.
- If no sidewalks are present, walk on the shoulder a safe distance from the travel lane, facing oncoming vehicles.
Biking Quick Tips:
- Always wear a helmet.
- Ride in the same direction of traffic on the street.
- Be visible, especially at night. Always use a white front light and a red rear light and reflector.
- Obey all traffic signs, signals, and markings.
Driving Quick Tips:
- Focus on the road.
- Avoid distractions while driving.
- Always watch for pedestrians.
- Slow down! Speed is the cause of 27% of all fatal crashes.
- Pass bicyclists safely. Allow a minimum of three feet between your vehicle and the bicyclist.
Upcoming Coalition Meeting
Florida's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Coalition Meeting
April 23-24, 2024
Tues, April 23, 1pm – 5:30pm; Wed, April 24, 8am – 12:30pm This meeting is open to the public and time will be reserved for public comment. If you are interested in attending, please notify Megan Mello at
Megan.Mello@dot.state.fl.us
so we can accommodate your attendance.