1. We have Public Service Announcements to alert drivers and pedestrians to the 3 most common pedestrian v. auto accidents;
   
2. You'll also see new signs that will be installed in busy pedestrian corridors;
   
3. Billboards will reinforce these signs;
   
4. The walking routes to two schools - TT Minor and Bailey Gatzert - will be improved;
   
5. We'll be visiting kids at schools and community centers this summer, to talk about how to cross safely;
   
6. SPD will step up enforcement of pedestrian safety laws;
   
7. Strengthen the penalties for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians;
   
8. 110 crosswalks at 50 intersections will be upgraded, so they are easier to see;
   
9. Launch red light camera enforcement pilot project
   
10. Rotate speed limit trailers throughout the city to force drivers to slow down.

View a list of proposed locations for billboards and signs - Adobe PDF 16 kb

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Watch the Videos from the Seattle Channel

Pedestrian Safety Campaign - Right Turn
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety to remind drivers about the hazards of taking right hand turns. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

Pedestrian Safety Campaign - Multiple Lanes
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety to remind drivers about the hazards of stopping when a car stops beside or in front of you. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

Pedestrian Safety Campaign - Left Turn
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety to remind drivers about the hazards of taking left hand turns. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

Pedestrian Safety Campaign - Keep Pedestrians Safe
Seattle Police Officer Dean Shirey from the City's Traffic Division describes things drivers can do to keep pedestrians safe.

Listen to the radio spots

I Walk. You Drive
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety by reminding drivers to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

Multiple Lanes
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety by reminding drivers to slow down when a car in front of you stops in case a pedestrian is trying to cross the street. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

Turning
A Public Service Announcement that focuses on Pedestrian Safety by reminding drivers to look for pedestrians when turning. Remember "Drive Carefully, Think of the Impact You Could Make".

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Mayor Announces “Safe Crossings” Improvements - Press Release 03/21/2006
        Read the Safe Crossings Program Fact Sheet - Acrobat PDF 25kb

Mayor Unveils "Safe Kids are Cool Kids" Calendar - Press Release 01/11/2005
        See the calendar - Acrobat PDF 2 MB

$7 million in state grants for city roads and sidewalks - Press Release 11/18/2005

Nickels and Carr propose tough new penalties to protect pedestrians - Press Release 9/19/2005

Urban Life: Walk this way, Seattle - Seattle Post-Intelligencer April 29, 2005

Seattle ready to spend $1 million on streets - Seattle Post-Intelligencer May 10, 2005

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SDOT Pedestrian Program

SPD Pedestrian Safety Tips

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