Be Streetwise!
The Maryland 
Department of 
Transportation State 
Highway Administration 
(SHA)  encourages 
all roadway users to 
follow the rules of the 
road to keep everyone 
safe, including 
vulnerable pedestrians. SHA 
is partnering with other agencies to promote 
and host EVENTS AND WEBINARS (www.MDOT.
Maryland.gov/tso/pages/Index.aspx?PageId=136) 
to spotlight pedestrian safety, health and 
commuting options in current walk programs 
and Initiatives across the state.
On average, 100 pedestrians are killed each year 
in Maryland, and most incidents are preventable. 
Even one life lost is too many.
TO KEEP ALL ROADWAY USERS SAFE, 
ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE PEDESTRIANS, 
SHA OFFERS THE FOLLOWING TIPS
•	 Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks 
whenever possible.
•	 Press the pedestrian signal button and wait for 
the walk signal.
•	 Always stop at the curb and look left, right and 
left before crossing a street.
•	 Watch for cars turning in or leaving driveways.
•	 Wear light or bright colored clothing, especially 
if out walking after dusk.
•	 Pay attention and take off headphones while 
walking — no texting or playing games.
•	 Walk, don’t run across the street.
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Charles County Department of Health

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