Pedestrian Safety: Crash Statistics
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Traffic Crash Statistics Report 2006http://www.flhsmv.gov/hsmvdocs/CS2006.pdf
Pedestrian Safety: Crash Rates Significant declines in pedestrian death
and injury rates each year, but….
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Traffic Crash Statistics Report 2006, http://www.flhsmv.gov/hsmvdocs/CS2006.pdf
Importance of School-Age Pedestrian Safety: Types and causes of vehicular and pedestrian crashes2006: 39% of all 16 and under pedestrian
fatalities occurred between 3 and 7 pm In 2005, child pedestrians ages 5 to 9 are
at highest risk of being killed or injured due to being hit by a car2005: Of the 585 traffic fatalities for 5 to 9 age
group, 108 (18%) were pedestrians2006: Of the 516 fatalities, 104 (20%) were
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Importance of School-Age Pedestrian Safety: Types and causes of vehicular and pedestrian crashesApproximately 40% of all crashes involving
pedestrians occur at intersections77% of pedestrian fatalities among 14 and
younger were at non-intersection locationsIn Florida, roadway midblock (not crosswalk) was
the action resulting in injury among 5 to 14 year olds
Dart/Dash crash type is the most prevalent type among school-age children
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Importance of School-Age Pedestrian Safety: Types and causes of vehicular and pedestrian crashesPedestrian in school zone is most at risk when:
14 years old or youngerRunning, and Crossing at midblock,Crossing within 50 feet of an intersection, orCrossing against a signal, andMotorist is either going straight or making right
turnVisibility/environmental factors
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Importance of School-Age Pedestrian Safety: Dart/dash crash type
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Importance of School-Age Pedestrian Safety: Turning vehicles
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Educating School-Age Pedestrians: Children are different than adults!Guards need to understand the
perspective and limitations of children in trafficLower eye levelRestricted field of viewDiminished judgment skills/lack of experienceI see them, they see meHearing differencesIntense focus on single activityParents’ expectations
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FSCGT Program’s Purpose
Establish school crossing guard guidance and provide standardized training to local agency trainers to ensure school crossing guards throughout the state understand proper crossing procedures and recognize hazardous situations.
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FSCGT ProgramTrain guards to:
Use proper crossing techniques consistentlyEncourage patterns of proper crossing
behavior by studentsDeter students from committing
unsafe/unlawful actsRecognize and report hazardous conditionsTake proper actions in an emergencyKnow their responsibilities and limitations of
authorityExhibit professionalism and instill confidenceEarn students’ respect
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Receive training in working with children so as to understand how children interact with traffic
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Crossing Guards: Safety coaches before and after school
Ensures that students do not cross until it is safe to do so
Using proper crossing techniquesSetting the exampleInstructing and reinforcing safe crossing
techniquesBeing visible and conspicuous to motorists
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Crossing Guards: Safety coaches before and after schoolCoaches children to use
proper traffic search procedures for crossing a street Reinforce safe street
practices (look left, right, left and over shoulder at corners)
Looking L-R-L before entering street reduces midblock dart-out or dash crashes
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Educating School-Age Pedestrians
Educating children reduces pedestrian injury and death
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Crossing Guards Enhance School Zones
“Safety of trips to and from school can be enhanced by sidewalks and proper signalization, but also by well-trained adult crossing guards and selective police enforcement. Certain warning signs (e.g., flashing school speed limit signs) and markings (e.g., school crosswalks) are also appropriate and beneficial to pedestrians in many school zones.”
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New Website and Crossing Guard Management System
http://www2.dot.state.fl.us/CrossingGuard
FDOT Safety Office Programs
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs:Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program
Safe Routes to School (SRTS)Florida School Crossing Guard Training Program
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FDOT Safety Office Programs: Florida Traffic and Bicycle Safety Education Program
Mission is to prevent injuries to children from bicycle and pedestrian crashes by training them with the knowledge and skills needed to be competent and safe in traffic.
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FDOT Safety Office Programs: Safe Routes to School (SRTS)
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FDOT Safety Office Programs: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) To enable and encourage children, including those
with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school
To make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age, and
To facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.
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Crossing Guards as a Resource Relationships
Traffic EngineerSchools School Resource Officer
Crossing guard supervisor can participate on: Student/Pedestrian Safety CommitteesSchool Traffic Safety Team Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST)
Contact your Crossing Guard Coordinator today!County Sheriff’s OfficeCity’s Police Department
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