The Department of Safety and Security would like to remind all members of the Acadia University community of our responsibilities pertaining to crosswalk and pedestrian safety.

Motorists:

• Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and at all intersections.  Crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, exist at ALL intersections.
• Be alert for pedestrians who appear unsure, distracted or not alert.
• Do not pass at an intersection or crosswalk unless it is legal to do so and you are sure that there are no pedestrians present.
• Take extra care when driving at night, dawn, dusk and during inclement weather.  Pedestrians will be more difficult to see at these times.
• Slow down and obey posted speed limits, particularly on residential streets and within school zones.
• Children can be unpredictable…take extra care when children are present.
• Be aware and alert for cyclists or skateboarders who may approach an intersection at a greater rate of speed than pedestrians.  Be prepared to stop, even if you feel you have the right of way.

Pedestrians:

• Use marked crosswalks when available.
• Obey all pedestrian traffic signs and signals.
• Press the pedestrian crossing button and/or use the signal flag when available.
• When crossing, make eye contact with motorists before stepping off the sidewalk.
• Check for approaching or turning traffic before crossing…even if you have signalled and have the right of way.
• Give oncoming traffic time and distance to stop before stepping onto the crosswalk.  Allow for extra time in inclement weather and at night, dawn or dusk.
• When walking at night, try to wear bright or reflective clothing and carry a flashlight if practical.
• Yield to traffic when crossing at a location other than an intersection.