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Want to learn more about keeping yourself safe on the road? Visit walkbikesafetexas.org/safety-tips for up-to-date information to help you stay informed and aware.
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With the happening in Houston, we wanted to share a few tips to remember when walking around in a big city.
#BCAF #bayoucityartfestival #houstonevents #fineartfestival
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Better weather means more pedestrians! Keep an eye out for vulnerable roadway users this spring, and every day of the year!
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In fatal pedestrian crashes, 5.1 percent of drivers and 37.2 percent of pedestrians were impaired (source: TTI Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis).
Going out this St. Patrick’s Day? Look out for pedestrians and never drink and drive.
#stpattys #drivesober
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We asked Kay Fitzpatrick, TTI Research Fellow, what inspires her to research pedestrian and bicycle safety. Here’s what she had to say!
Follow along to hear more from our experts at about bicycle and pedestrian safety!
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Looking for educational resources? Visit walkbikesafetexas.org/videos for short educational videos and other materials about pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
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#FactFriday: At night, wearing reflective or light-colored clothing can increase your visibility.
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Answer: Pedestrian fatalities noticeably spike at 2:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, when many bars close for the night. This spike is not seen on weekdays. (Source: 2020 Walk. Bike. Safe. KAB Fact Sheet)
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#TriviaTuesday: At what time on the weekends do pedestrian fatalities noticeably spike?
- 5:00 p.m.0%
- 2:00 a.m.100%
- 10:00 a.m.0%
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#FactFriday: According to TxDOT crash data, between 2016–2020, 57% of bicyclist injuries in Texas occurred at intersections. Drivers, watch for bicyclists, and share the road! Bicyclists, follow the rules of the road and ensure you’re seen!
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Help keep yourself safe by wearing a reflective vest or bright-colored clothing when biking at night to ensure you are visible to others on the road. Follow along for more nighttime safety tips.
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Older adults might take longer to cross the street. As a driver, be aware of your surroundings and yield to pedestrians!
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Learn more about ways that drivers can help keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe at ow.ly/xQVW50MYbxK. Fact sheets are available in both English and Spanish!
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Happy National Walking the Dog Day! When walking at night, bring a light to increase your visibility!
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#TuesdayTrivia: In Texas, drivers must stop and yield the right of way to a pedestrian emerging from an alley, driveway or building.
- True80%
- False20%
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We asked Shawn Turner, TTI Senior Research Engineer, what inspires him to research pedestrian and bicycle safety. Here’s what he had to say!
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Today is Valentine’s Day! Be sure to show love to all road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, every day of the year!
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Visit walkbikesafetexas.org/videos for short educational videos for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to help you and others stay safe on the road!
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In a 2022 Survey of Texans, a quarter of Texans reported sometimes or always biking against the flow of traffic when riding on the road. According to the Texas Transportation Code § 551.101, bicyclists are required to ride with the flow of traffic when using the road.
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Answer: 63% of pedestrian fatalities occurred on roads with speed limits of 55 mph or higher.
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Nearly 10% of pedestrian crashes involved impairment on the part of the pedestrian, and 37.2% of pedestrian fatalities involved an impaired pedestrian.
Keep yourself and others safe by finding a safe ride home!
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#TriviaTuesday: What percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred on roads with speed limits of 55 mph or higher?
- 45%0%
- 36%0%
- 63%100%
- 50%0%
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#FridayFact: Did you know that there was a higher percentage of pickup trucks involved in fatal bicycle crashes compared to bicycle injury crashes? These larger vehicles can make it harder to see cyclists when turning or driving.
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With the extreme conditions we’ve seen on Texas roadways over the past few days, we wanted to remind everyone about how you can stay safe if your vehicle breaks down or is involved in a crash.
Stay safe and stay warm, Texas!
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We try to balance sharing safety information and data about drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. The statistics referenced here can be found in this report: walkbikesafetexas.org/wp-content/upl
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Perhaps we should clarify that pedestrian failure to yield right-of-way is the most often cited contributing factor assigned to the pedestrian in crash reports. For drivers, it’s failure to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. So, there is definitely an issue on both sides here.
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Do you know the traffic laws that apply to pedestrians and cyclists? Visit walkbikesafetexas.org/laws to learn about the laws that pedestrians and cyclists must follow while sharing the road.
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The biggest contributing factor to pedestrian crashes is that the pedestrian failed to yield right of way to the vehicle. If it’s not an intersection or crosswalk, by law the motorist has the right of way.
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#FridayFact: Driver inattention was the largest contributing factor for bicyclist crashes. Help keep others safe on the road by avoiding distractions while driving!
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Answer: According to data from 2016-2020 TxDOT reported crashes, in Texas, impairment was seen in 13% of drivers involved in fatal bicycle crashes.
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#TriviaTuesday: What percentage of drivers involved in fatal bicycle crashes were impaired?
- 8%14.3%
- 31%28.6%
- 13%28.6%
- 23%28.6%
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We asked Gabriella Kolodzy, TTI Associate Transportation Researcher, what inspires her to research pedestrian and bicycle safety. Here’s what she had to say!
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Welcome back to campus, Aggies! As you return to classes, be sure to stay aware of your surroundings to keep our campus safe.🚲
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Did you know that Walk Bike Safe Texas has resources for police officers? Visit our website for training videos and information about our Law Enforcement Training Workshop! | ow.ly/vztr50Misct.
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#FridayFact: Wearing reflective clothing or using a light at night can make you more visible when walking! How often do you wear reflective clothing or use a light when walking at night?
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Answer: From 2016-2020, over 80% of pedestrian fatalities occurred at non-intersections.
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#TriviaTuesday: Where do most pedestrian fatalities occur?
- Intersections25%
- Driveways8.3%
- Non-intersections66.7%
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