Tips for sharing the street

MOVING TOZERO

WE MEET IN THE STREET

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Traffic deaths are preventable.

We need your help getting the message out.

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On November 7, 2016, Mayor James F. Kenney signed an Executive Order to create the Vision Zero Task Force. Philadelphia is committed to reducing traffic deaths to zero by 2030.

A NEW PLANA NEW PLAN

Philadelphia is proud to adopt Vision Zero.

On November 7, 2016 −

Mayor James F. Kenney signed an Executive Order to create the Vision Zero Task Force.

Philadelphia is committed to reducing traffic deaths to

zero by 2030.

IMAGINE A city coming together to work toward

zero traffic deaths.

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WHAT CAUSES CRASHES?

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving contributes to 16% of all fatal crashes in the US.

Driving Under the InfluenceAt least 15% of crashes in Philadelphia that killed or severely injured someone involved an impaired driver.

Be alert at intersections. If driving, watch for pedestrians. When walking, be especially alert for traffic turning left.

DID YOU KNOW?Almost half of all crashes occur at intersections.

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Failure to Yield

One out of three crashes occur at an intersection with a traffic signal. Be alert in intersections and yield to pedestrians.

Speeding

Pedestrian crashes involving unsafe speeds are twice as deadly.

Red Light Running

45% of crashes happen at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals.

DID YOU KNOW?Someone hit at 30 mph is twice as likely to

die than at 25 mph.

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41%of Philadelphians killed in traffic crashes are pedestrians.

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IF YOU DRIVE

Yield to pedestrians.

Turn slowly and expect people in the crosswalk every time, especially at night. Give pedestrians space. Stop at the stop bar—not in the crosswalk.

Don’t drive aggressively.

Park legally.

Parking on the sidewalk, in the crosswalk, or in a bike lane is illegal.

Illegal parking puts people walking and biking at higher risk of being involved in a crash.

Leave space in front of you–don’t tailgate and never speed or drive too fast for the conditions.

In Philadelphia, 20% of crashes are rear-end related crashes.

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Cities with more people walking and biking have fewer crash injuries and traffic deaths per mile traveled.

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Be seen.

Do what you can to be seen. Hawaiian shirts might not be your style. Adding a brightly colored scarf or umbrella will help others see you.

Look in all directions.

Look in all directions for motor vehicles and bicycles. This includes when getting off of a bus or trolley.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are making a choice that improves your

mental and physical health, the air quality in your neighborhood,

and helps us reach our Vision Zero goals!

WHEN YOU WALK

Stop at the curb. The sidewalk is the safest place to stop and check for traffic. Wait for your trolley or bus on the sidewalk.

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Philadelphia’s bicycle commute rate has more than doubled in recent years without an increase in the number of crashes.

PHOTO CREDIT: RASHIID MARCELL

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IF YOU BIKE

Stay out of the blind spot. Drivers of turning trucks and buses cannot see a bicycle in their blind spot.

Do not pass when trucks and buses are turning, especially on the side they are making the turn.

Be seen night. A front light and rear reflector are required by law. A front and rear light and reflective materials can make you more visible.

Go with the flow.

A head-on collision is much more serious than a rear-end collision. Always ride with traffic, never against it.

Drivers, pedestrians, and other cyclist expect all traffic to come from the same direction.

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In Philadelphia’s Vision Zero survey, residents reported distracted driving as one of the top traffic safety concerns.

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BE A ROLE MODEL

Children learn from adults and often mimic their behavior. Be a positive role model for children in your community by using the streets safely.

By engaging in safe streets behavior yourself, you will help children make good decisions whether they are walking or biking or are driving in the future.

If you drive, be courteous to pedestrians and cyclists.

If you bike, bike nice.

Obey traffic laws by driving at safe speeds and following traffic signs and signals.

Avoid distracting behaviors and keep your eyes on the road.

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20MPH

30MPH

1 OUT OF 10 DIE

5 OUT OF 10 DIE

9 OUT OF 10 DIE

40MPH

WHEN A PERSON IS HIT BY A DRIVER AT…

It’s simple. Slowing down saves lives.

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DID YOU KNOW?Each state establishes its own criteria for what makes

a crash “reportable.” In Pennsylvania, a crash is reportable if it involves a motor vehicle and:

A motor vehicle is towed from the scene

Someone is transported to the hospital in an ambulance A fatality occurs (PA Vehicle Code Title 75 Section 3746a)

TALK IT UP Spread the word in your community

that crashes can be prevented.

Ask friends to use the street respectfully when they walk and if they drive or ride a bike.

CALL 911INVOLVED IN A CRASH?

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Zero traffic deaths by 2030.

Our city and our families deserve safer streets.

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