USAG-Ft. Bliss TX. Safety Office, 568-2510 US ARMY GARRISON Fort Bliss TX. Safety Bulletin Safety Bulletin # 15-22 ATTENTION Pedestrian Safety Although walking is considered to be a healthy mode of transportation, close to 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic every year The need for enforcement: Un-enforced laws will be ignored Enforcement gives credibility to engineering and education interventions Increases driver awareness Increases compliance and saves lives Enhances “walk ability” of communities Tips for Walking Safely: Be alert and attentive to the motorists and pedestrians around you. Obey traffic signals and signs. They are there to keep you and others safe. Wear light-colored or reflective clothing at night to be more visible to drivers. Never walk more than two abreast. Use Crosswalks whenever they are available. USAG-Ft. Bliss TX. Safety Office, 568-2510