Street Smarts

Pedestrian safety for ages 8-10

These videos stress the importance of using crosswalks and reading traffic signals so younger pedestrians learn the safest way to cross streets while they are still walking with adults.

Pedestrian safety for ages 8-10 full video [9:42]

Video highlights:

• Why you should cross the road with an adult until the age of 10 [0:46]
• What is a crosswalk? [0:52]
• Using crosswalks [0:38]
• Steps to cross the road safely [2:00]
• Using traffic signals to cross the road [1:05]
• Why it is important to be cautious when crossing the road [0:52]
• Crossing at intersections without painted lines or signals [0:22]
• Difficult intersections [1:06]
• Review: How to cross the road safely [1:01]

Safe Paths game

Check your Street Smarts with this Safe Paths game.

Pedestrian safety for ages 10-12

These videos are meant to reach pre-teens while they are still forming safe walking habits to encourage paying full attention when walking alone or with friends.

Walking safe tips for ages 10-12 full video [7:19]

Video highlights:

• The importance of crossing safely: Where to cross/not cross [2:03]
• Walk, don't run [0:42]
• Where to walk when there are no sidewalks [0:08]
• Safe routes and walking on your own [1:06]
• Driveways and alleys [0:45]
• Distracted drivers and being visible to drivers [1:38]

Distracted walking and role modeling for ages 10-12 full video [4:45]

Video highlights:

• Distracted walking [2:29]
• Role modeling [0:40]

Pedestrian safety around trains and busses for ages 10-12 full video [7:20]

Video highlights:

• Trains [2:41]
• Busses [2:27]