Here are some recommendations to help ensure your safe passage. . Drive the posted work-zone speed limit.

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1 Driving in a construction zone greatly increases your risk of becoming involved in an accident. The lanes often are narrower. Traffic patterns may be different. Construction vehicles are entering and exiting the roadway. There is also a lot of activity that can distract your attention. t s not business as usual when driving through a construction zone. Your safety, as well as that of the workers and other drivers, requires you to be extra vigilant and to use your street smarts to handle any out-of-the-ordinary driving situation that could arise. Here are some recommendations to help ensure your safe passage.. Drive the posted work-zone speed limit.. Stay alert and pay close attention to signs and flaggers.. Turn on your headlights if signs instruct you to do so.. Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. Don t tailgate.. Give trucks more room if the roads are narrow.. Use four-way flashers when stopped or driving slowly.

2 . Always buckle up.. Avoid distractions, and give your full attention to the road.. Expect the unexpected.. Be patient. n addition to putting construction workers and others at risk, unsafe driving in a construction zone can cost you your license and a hefty fee. Motorists caught driving 11 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit in an active work zone automatically will lose their license for 15 days. Drivers who are involved in a crash in an active work zone and are convicted for failing to drive at a safe speed will face the same consequence. Fines for certain traffic violations, including speeding, driving under the influence and failing to obey trafficcontrol devices, are doubled for active work zones. You also can get up to five years of additional jail time if convicted of homicide by vehicle for a crash that occurred in an active work zone. For more comprehensive information and resources, visit commuteinfo.org This important safety message has been sponsored by: Airport Corridor Transportation Association BikePGH City of Pittsburgh Oakland Transportation Management Association Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Help keep others safe while also helping the environment. Pass this card along to a friend, family member or fellow driver.

3 When you re cycling to and from work or school, it s easy to be distracted or have your mind wander. That can be dangerous, which is why you should always rely on your basic cycling street smarts wear a helmet, always signal when turning, scan ahead and make eye contact with other road users to stay safe. As a cycling commuter, you have some special challenges. Typically, you re traveling on roads when traffic is at its peak. You also have to deal with riding in the dark or in weather that would keep recreational cyclists indoors. While be alert should guide your commuting habits, here are some other recommendations to help get you to your destination safely.. Prepare for your commute the night before. Check the weather and make the appropriate adjustments in clothing and equipment.. Always be predictable and courteous.. Remember that you are required to follow the same rules as motorists.. Join a bike pool or ride with others to increase your road presence.. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing them.

4 . Ride on the street. t s safer than riding on the sidewalk, especially in business areas.. Share the lane when you re moving slower than traffic and can safely bicycle to the right. Take the lane when you re going the same speed as traffic or if there is not enough space to share the road.. Do not ride counter to the traffic flow.. Be alert to the door zone the three to four feet next to parked vehicles where doors can swing open.. At intersections, keep in mind that motorists don t always signal, especially on right turns.. Use existing bike trails as part of your commute.. f it s raining or the roads are wet, pay special attention to metal surfaces, painted traffic markings, wet leaves and oil slicks. All are especially slippery.. Avoid riding through puddles if you can t see the bottom they can be hiding a pothole.. When riding at night, use a headlight and a rear reflector that s visible from 500 feet. Both are required by law. For more comprehensive information and resources, visit commuteinfo.org This important safety message has been sponsored by: Airport Corridor Transportation Association BikePGH City of Pittsburgh Oakland Transportation Management Association Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Help keep others safe while also helping the environment. Pass this card along to a friend, family member or fellow cyclist.

5 Driving a car is a huge responsibility that requires adherence to all safety rules and regulations at all times. The consequences if you don t can be life-changing. Driver behavior accounts for 80% of all Pennsylvania crashes, with one person being killed in a crash every six hours within the state. Visit drivesafepa.org for more information. When you re behind the wheel, pay attention, be courteous and rely on these basic driving smarts to stay safe.. Wear a seatbelt at all times, and properly restrain children in a car or booster seat.. Share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians, and be especially vigilant at intersections and crosswalks.. Avoid aggressive driving and unsafe maneuvering.. Never drink and drive.. Obey all signs and signals, including speed limit signs, red lights and stop signs.. Keep your eyes on the road and don t become distracted with activities like eating, smoking, grooming, adjusting the radio, reading and writing.. Don t , text or talk on a cell phone.. Stay a safe distance from the car in front of you; avoid tailgating.

6 . Pull over to a safe, well-lit place if you start to feel drowsy.. Reduce your speed and be extra alert while in active work zones.. Make eye contact with others on the road so they know your intention.. Call 511, Pennsylvania s traveler information number, for details on local weather, road conditions and more. A safe driver understands and follows the markings on the road, such as double yellow lines (do not pass), broken yellow lines (okay to pass if safe) and solid white lines (stay in lane). Here are some other common markings. Bus Lane Cars not permitted. Shared Lane Motorists must share the lane with cyclists. Bike Lane Cars not permitted. Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrians have the right of way. For more comprehensive information and resources, visit commuteinfo.org This important safety message has been sponsored by: Airport Corridor Transportation Association BikePGH City of Pittsburgh Oakland Transportation Management Association Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Help keep others safe while also helping the environment. Pass this card along to a friend, family member or fellow driver.

7 Whether you re driving, cycling or walking, always remember to respect the motorists, cyclists and pedestrians who are sharing the roadways and sidewalks with you. Doing so keeps everyone safe and brings you respect in return. Here are a few smart tips to keep in mind the next time you hit the streets.. Don t block a bike lane. Cyclists will have to swerve into traffic to avoid you, and you ll be breaking the law.. Always look around and put on your signal before making a turn. A cyclist may be beside you, or a pedestrian could be crossing the intersection.. Obey the speed limit. Driving too fast endangers everyone.. Don t become distracted with activities like eating, drinking, ing, texting or talking on the phone. Stay focused on the road.. Make sure no one is walking or riding by you before you open your car door.. Don t double park. You will block other motorists and cyclists will have to move farther into the roadway to pass you.

8 . When riding on the street, obey all traffic rules just like you would if you were driving a car.. Share the lane with motorists when you re moving slower than traffic and can safely bicycle to the right.. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Get off and push your bike if the area is crowded with pedestrians.. Slow down when approaching an intersection.. Give pedestrians an audible signal before overtaking and passing them.. Always be aware of your surroundings. Check behind you before cutting across the sidewalk. On sidewalks, walk on the right, pass on the left and make room for oncoming pedestrians.. Where there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.. f a cyclist is approaching, let him or her change direction so you don t collide.. When exiting a bus, do not cross the street in front of the bus; oncoming motorists can t see you.. Look both ways before crossing a street. Make eye contact with motorists and cyclists before crossing. For more comprehensive information and resources, visit commuteinfo.org This important safety message has been sponsored by: Airport Corridor Transportation Association BikePGH City of Pittsburgh Oakland Transportation Management Association Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Help keep others safe while also helping the environment. Pass this card along to a friend, family member or fellow traveler.

9 When you re walking to and from work or school, it s easy to be distracted or have your mind wander. That can be dangerous, which is why you should always remain alert and rely on these basic street smarts to stay safe.. Always look left, right and left before crossing.. Use sidewalks whenever they re available. f they aren t, walk on the left side of the road facing traffic.. f possible, cross streets only at marked crosswalks or intersections. Crossing anywhere else is dangerous and may be illegal in that area.. Remain on the curb while waiting to cross, and stand clear of things like parked cars and hedges so drivers can see you.. Obey all traffic signals, including walk/don t walk signals and pedestrian directional signs.. Make eye contact with drivers so you know they see you and understand your intention.. Don t wear headphones or talk on a cell phone while crossing.. Be aware of buses that may be traveling in specially designated lanes that flow in reverse of regular traffic.. Assume traffic is traveling in both directions, even on one-way streets.

10 . Remain alert for any vehicles, including bicycles, that may be passing a stopped vehicle or bus.. f you re walking at night, wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight. Always cross a street in a well-lit area.. Be aware of your surroundings so you can identify any potential threats to your personal safety. At many crosswalks, walk/don t walk signals help guide you as to when it s safe to cross a street. These signals can use symbols like a raised hand, a walking person or simply the words walk/don t walk. A walk signal means you can start crossing the roadway once you look left, right and left. A flashing signal indicates you should not start crossing. f you have started walking, continue to cross. A don t walk signal means just that don t cross the street. For more comprehensive information and resources, visit commuteinfo.org This important safety message has been sponsored by: Airport Corridor Transportation Association BikePGH City of Pittsburgh Oakland Transportation Management Association Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Help keep others safe while also helping the environment. Pass this card along to a friend, family member or fellow walker.