08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 15:14
Burbank, CA (August 29, 2024) - September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Burbank Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.
According to projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,318 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States in 2023. In California alone, pedestrian deaths make up more than 27 percent of all traffic-related fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures on our roads.
Burbank PD offers safe driving and walking tips, including staying off the phone when behind the wheel or walking.
Drivers
Pedestrians
Share your thoughts about pedestrian safety by participating in the Go Safely Movement, a call-to-action traffic safety survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Take the survey at gosafelyca.org.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to: Sergeant Stephen Turner at (818) 238-3240 or [email protected]