New Jersey Crossing Guard

TrainingPart 2

TYPES OF INTERSECTIONSUnsignalized Intersections

Unsignalized Midblock Crosswalk

Signalized Intersections

Signalized Midblock Crosswalk

Four or More Lanes

Walking School Bus

School Safety Patrol

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 Controlled Intersection

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Unsignalized Intersections

1. Curbside assembly:

• Stand on the curb or roadway

edge where children approach.

• Keep children at least one step back from the curb or edge.

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Unsignalized Intersections2. Select an opportune time: Use your Gap Assessment skills to select an opportune time

• "Activate” crosswalk by stepping in the crosswalk.

• With STOP paddle extended, wait for the near side travel lane traffic to stop before continuing.

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Unsignalized Intersections3. Enter the crosswalk:

• Enter closest travel lane after near side traffic has stopped for you.

• Continue to middle of intersection with STOP paddle extended.

• The raised STOP paddle leads you to the middle of the roadway.

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Unsignalized Intersections

• As you approach the middle of the roadway, check that the STOP paddle is clearly visible to far-side traffic, including any turning traffic.

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4. Stop far-side traffic:

Unsignalized Intersections

5. Take position:

Keep an eye on both traffic and the children.

• Stand outside the crosswalk.

• Display the STOP paddle to both approaches.

• Make a final check that all traffic has stopped.

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Unsignalized Intersections6. Initiate crossing:

Turn your head toward the waiting children and, making eye contact, tell them to search and cross when the way is clear.

Remember: • Use words only to

instruct children.

• Use STOP paddle only for traffic.

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Unsignalized Intersections

• Make sure that no driver crosses the crosswalk before the last child in the group has reached the opposite curb.

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7. Maintain position:

Unsignalized Intersections

• Remain alert. Continue to display the STOP paddle until you have left the roadway.

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8. Return to the starting curb:

Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program

Module -6 / Crossing Techniques

Unsignalized Midblock Crosswalk

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Module -6 / Crossing Techniques

Signalized IntersectionsIntersections with a left-turn arrow need special consideration.

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Do not cross students during the left turn phase.

Signalized Midblock Crosswalk

• Signalized midblock crosswalks often have a pedestrian button and/or flashing yellow warning beacons

• Follow same steps as at a signalized intersection

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Module -6 / Crossing Techniques

Four or More Lanes

• Two guards should be assigned if possible

• One assigned to each traffic stream

• The guard on the side on which children approach begins crossing

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Walking School Bus

• A group of children walking to and from school with trained parent volunteers

• Be friendly but firm with adults

• Guards are in charge of all pedestrians

School Student Safety Patrols

Crossing guards should:

• Maintain a friendly but firm relationship with the school safety patrol

• State requests clearly

• Encourage members of the safety patrol to wear their uniforms and behave appropriately

Source: AAA Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education

Safety patrol members operate OFF the roadway.

Module -6 / Crossing Techniques

• Review the proper search pattern before crossing

• Keep control & stay alert

• Use pedestrian traffic signals if available

• Be clear and concise with your hand & verbal signals

• Establish eye contact with motorists

• Report dangerous drivers

• Report problems with students to supervisor

• Do not assume that cars will stop

• Do not assume cars will remain stopped

• Do not cross students if a vehicle is stopped in the middle of the crosswalk

Crossing Duties & ExpectationsDo Do not

Practicing Crossing Procedures

JOB PERFORMANCEUniform and Equipment

Visible and Noticeable

Expectations and Duties

Uniform and EquipmentPresent a positive public image.

Be professional in dress and conduct.

The uniform:

• Increases visibility

• Shows professionalism

• Establishes authority and commands respect

Uniform and Equipment

Always wear the Safety Vest •High-visibility, retro-reflective• Worn outside all other clothing

(N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.3 )

Uniforms and Equipment

Always Use

STOP Paddle

FHWA MUTCD Section 7D.05

Uniforms and Equipment

We also provide:

• Whistle and lanyard• Gloves, either white or retroreflective• Raingear• Spring/winter jacket

No umbrellas or other gear that might interfere with the performance of duties may be used

Uniforms and Equipment

Whistle Use• To alert motorists ignoring

the STOP paddle• Use 1 long blast for

Stop• When stepping off the curb

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Visible and Noticeable

• Be Visible – • Vest• STOP paddle

• Be Noticeable – • Clear & precise behaviors

• Be Consistent – • Avoid variations

Expectations and Duties

Be professional while on duty

Children look up to you. Teach by example.

Expectations and Duties

• Be on time • Be firm, courteous, and pleasant• Leave post at end of shift

Expectations and Duties

Do Not Idle

• Idling for more than three minutes is prohibited in N.J.

NJAC 7:27-14.3 and NJAC 7:27-15.8

Expectations and Duties

Do not sit in your carat your post