'Walk and Ride Safely' Resource Kit - Capital Health

Crossing the street safely:
Cross only at pedestrian crosswalks or at corners.
• Stop before stepping onto the street.
• POINT – in the direction in which you are crossing to show drivers you want
to cross.
PAUSE – Look left, right, and left again.
• Listen for traffic.
• Wait until there are no oncoming vehicles or vehicles are stopped in all
directions.
Make eye contact with drivers so you know that they see you and they know
that you see them.
• PROCEED – Carefully cross the street with arm extended (walk quickly but
do not run), still looking left and right.
Additional information:
Pedestrians must stop at driveways, alleys, and areas without curbs.
• Remind children to never run out on to the street (chasing a ball, a pet, etc.)
• Teach children about the dangers of crossing the street between parked cars
(decreased visibility).
Pedestrians should walk on the sidewalk. In areas without sidewalks,
pedestrians should walk facing traffic.
• Pedestrians should wear bright colours and/or reflective clothing to ensure
drivers see them well.
Applicable resources:
‘Child Pedestrian Safety’ fact sheet (Kidsafe Connection)
• ‘Pedestrian Safety - Safety Tips’ info sheet (Safe Kids Canada)
• ‘Student Pedestrian Safety Journal’ activity sheet
‘Point, Pause, Proceed’ video (Alberta Transportation)
Notes to Educator:
Assemble the pedestrian crossing in an open space in the classroom.
• Place the signs you will be using in the pylon holders: Playground (child running
with a ball), Pedestrian (white with parent and child carrying books), Stop, Yield,
and/or Walk/Don’t Walk.
• After completion of the lesson, distribute the ‘Student Pedestrian Safety Journal’
(two pages) for a take home activity to be completed with parents.
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