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For You
BEING ACTIVE builds healthy bodies and minds. Biking or walking
to school makes you feel good about yourself, helps you perform
better at school and can be a great time to hang out with your
friends.
For Your Community
More people on the streets means improved safety for EVERYONE:
pedestrians, cyclists, and people in cars. Young people active and
comfortable outdoors are role models for all ages, and key
indicators of safe and healthy neighbourhoods. It’s YOUR COMMUNITY!
The CHANGE can start with YOU!!!
For Our Earth
Vehicle emissions are individual Canadians’ greatest source of
green house gas emissions, and the largest cause of poor air
quality in BC. Every vehicle trip replaced by walking reduces our
contribution to climate change. Driving part-way, carpooling, and
never idling parked vehicles outside your school, all help to
reduce emissions.
TRAFFIC CIRCLES
Walking? Never walk across an intersection via the traffic
circle. Cross each road carefully from road edge to road edge, in a
crosswalk if there is one. Be aware: vehicles do not have to stop
at a traffic circle, only slow down.
Cycling? Be assertive: it is very important to approach the
traffic circle in the center of your lane: 1) to be more visible to
other traffic approaching the circle, and 2) so as to not encourage
vehicles to pass you while you are in the circle.
TRAIn TRACkS
Always be alert when crossing railway tracks.
If you’re on a bike, cross tracks at a wide angle so your wheel
doesn’t get caught or slip.
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“SUPER” ROAD CYCLE SAFETY
S igns: Use your hand-signals when turning, slowing down or
stopping. Follow all posted traffic signs and obey all traffic
laws.
U rban Awareness: See and be seen! Be aware of your surroundings
and always leave one door length of space when riding next to
parked cars. Wear light or bright coloured clothing, and use your
lights and reflectors in low-light and at night.
P rotection: Wear your helmet when riding – it’s a law to
protect your brain.
Eye Contact: Communication is key! Making eye contact with other
road users such as drivers and pedestrians will increase safety for
everyone.
R ight hand side: Ride single file and as far to the right hand
side of the road as practicable.
BE STREET “SMART”
S idewalks: If there is a sidewalk, walk on it! Stay on the
inside edge, and stand back from the curb when waiting to cross the
street - the farther you are from moving vehicles the better. If
there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic so that you can see
oncoming vehicles.
Music? If you are listening to music, remove an ear piece before
crossing the street or walking in less populated areas.
A ttention: Watch out for moving vehicles at driveways, back
lanes, and in parking lots.
Road Crossing: Always cross at a road intersection or crosswalk.
To cross safely at an intersection without lights, make eye contact
with the drivers - in all lanes - to make sure they are stopped. Be
bold, extend your arm to indicate you want to cross!
Team-Up: It is safer and more fun to walk to school with family
or friends.
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Find more information about active trips to school and
pedestrian safety at –
www.hastebc.org www.saferoutestoschool.ca
For cycling information, education and advocacy, check out the
Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition –
www.vacc.bc.ca
For transportation issues specific to your community, contact
the City of New Westminster –
www.newwestcity.ca
