On the Move
This everyday action—looking left, right, and then left again—helps keep pedestrians safe before stepping off the curb.
What is checking for traffic?
This sloped structure at building entrances and sidewalks allows people using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers to move smoothly between levels.
What is a ramp?
Crossing a busy street safely starts with locating this designated area marked by painted lines or signals.
What is a crosswalk?
Before using stairs, this safety habit ensures you have the support you need and reduces the chance of losing balance.
What is using a handrail?
These small but sneaky floor coverings can slide, bunch up, or curl at the edges, making them a top cause of trips.
What are throw rugs?
When sidewalks get crowded, people often shift to this side of the walkway to keep movement predictable and avoid collisions.
What is staying to the right?
These automatic features on building entrances reduce the need to pull or push heavy doors, improving access for people with limited strength or mobility
What are automatic doors?
This simple action—checking the posted schedule before you leave—helps you avoid long waits and missed connections when using public transit. Answer: What is planning your route?
What is planning your route?
This weather-related hazard forms on steps and walkways in colder months and is responsible for thousands of seasonal falls each year.
What is ice?
This common household item becomes a major fall hazard when it's left trailing across walkways instead of secured against a wall.
What is an electrical cord?
The ability to move around one’s community using various modes of transportation such as driving, walking, cycling, public transport.
What is community mobility?
At intersections, this accessibility tool provides spoken or vibrating cues that signal when it’s safe to cross, supporting pedestrians who cannot rely on visual signals alone.
What are pedestrian walking signals?
When exploring a new neighborhood, people often use these visual cues—like storefronts, statues, or street art—to stay oriented and avoid getting lost.
What are landmarks?
Outdoor falls often happen when people don’t notice these uneven surfaces created by tree roots, weather damage, or aging infrastructure.
What are cracked or uneven sidewalks?
When this essential home feature is burned out or too dim, it increases the risk of missteps, especially at night.
What is poor lighting?