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Walking is always my favorite way to
get around but I also have a free bus
pass. I do have a bicycle but seldom
use it in my neighborhood as it does not offer
comfortable biking conditions.
Mary, 66 Jacksonville
▶ Avoid any alcohol or drugs that can impair your
attention or ability to move safely.
To learn more about pedestrian safety from Alert Today
Florida, go to the Statewide Resources in Chapter 5.
Safe Walking for Life Workshop
The Safe Walking for Life workshop is a collaboration
between the Safe Mobility for Life Coalition and Alert
Today Florida. It is intended to increase awareness and
knowledge on the benefits and risks of walking, and
how to reduce those risks to increase safety.
To learn if there is a Safe Walking for Life workshop near
you, visit SafeMobilityFL.com and click on “Find Event.”
BEING PROACTIVE AS A BICYCLIST
Riding your bicycle can be a fun, healthy, and useful way
to get around your community. To be a safer cyclist, it is
important to know the following:
▶ Remember, a bicycle is a vehicle and you are a driver.
This means you should always ride in the same
direction with traffic and follow the rules of the road.
44 Florida’s Guide to Safe Mobility for Life
