Travel Safety at Night | National Pedestrian Safety Month

Be aware.

• On Halloween night, remember that children are excited and may move in unpredictable ways.

• When driving, look for and yield to people walking, biking and rolling. Pay extra care at crosswalks and intersections, and when turning, backing up, and entering or exiting driveways.

• Stick to posted speed limits, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic.

• Avoid distractions such as texting or adjusting the radio.

• When walking or biking, watch for cars in all directions before crossing streets and driveways.

Stay seen.

• No matter how you travel, use proper lights and reflective gear to stay visible when it's dark, year-round.

• Dress in bright or reflective clothing and carry lights, especially in stormy weather.

• When biking or using a scooter at night, use lights and reflectors. Between dusk and dawn, Boulder Revised Code requires that bikes have a mounted white light on the front and a red reflector on the back. The same applies to scooters and other similar devices.

• Add sidelights or wheel reflectors to be more visible.

Be predictable.

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.  Do not cross between parked cars.

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths whenever available. 

• Walk right and pass left. Slow down, yield and give space when passing.

• Signal audibly to let others know you're passing.

Be mindful.

• When turning or crossing, smile, signal or wave.

• On shared paths, move with care and make space for others.

• During poor weather conditions, adjust your speed and increase your following distance.

Enjoy the journey.

Take in Boulder's night views and enjoy your trip!

Resources

• Transportation Safety - Vision Zero

• Walking in Boulder

• Biking in Boulder

• How to Keep Your Bike Safe