Some Safety Tips and Facts for Pedestrians and Motorists
- Two-thirds of pedestrian fatalities occur between dusk and dawn. Wear reflective clothing and always carry a flashlight if you’re not in a well-lit area.
- Look left, right and then left again before crossing….. even on a one-way street!
- Cross the street at designated crosswalks. If there are no crosswalks, cross the street only where you can see and be seen clearly in both directions.
- When crossing to the rail bed parking area, use the crosswalk at the south end of Commercial St (behind the Key Bank building).
- The Front Street parking lot (bordering the Kennebec River) should be accessed via the crosswalk in front of the Key Bank Building on Water Street.
- Don’t assume cars will stop just because you’re in a crosswalk. Make eye contact with the motorist and make sure they slow down before using the crosswalk.
- Don’t enter a crosswalk quickly or walk out between cars. Motorists may not have a chance to slow down or stop.
- Avoid wearing audio headphones- they can prevent you from hearing approaching vehicles, a horn or screeching brakes.
Facts
Regardless of how slowly cars are moving, pedestrians are very vulnerable. A recent study estimates that:
- 5% of pedestrians would die if struck by a vehicle traveling 20 mph at impact;
- 40% would die if struck by a vehicle traveling 30 mph;
- 80% would die if struck by a vehicle traveling at 40 mph; and
- Nearly 100% would die when struck by vehicles traveling at speeds over 50 mph.
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Plan ahead to minimize inconvenience!
- Use Augusta’s Third Bridge or the Randolph
Gardiner Bridge.
This will help to
free up the Father Curran
Bridge for those doing
business in downtown
Augusta.
- Consider carpooling, especially if you cross the Kennebec when going to work.
- Use Park and Ride Lots at the Augusta Civic Center and at Mill Park, site of the former Edwards Mill. Meet co-workers and carpool from there.
- Sign up for Car and Van Pools by going to www.gomaine.org
- Is flex time an option? Peak travel time is 4 PM to 6 PM so arrive to work early and leave before the rush.
- Remind out-of-town visitors about the closing to minimize the chance of them arriving late for your appointment.
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