Lakeville launches 'Flash the Light' crosswalk safety campaign
The Lakeville City Council discussed a new public safety initiative called 'Flash the Light' designed to reduce pedestrian and cyclist accidents by encouraging the use of flashing crosswalk lights. The campaign aims to increase driver awareness and compliance with yielding laws.
The city of Lakeville is promoting a pedestrian and cyclist safety campaign called 'Flash the Light,' which encourages people walking, biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading to use flashing crosswalk lights when crossing streets. The initiative highlights research showing that these lights significantly boost driver awareness and encourage drivers to yield to pedestrians, ultimately saving lives by making people more visible on roadways.
The campaign represents the city's effort to address traffic safety concerns by making crossings safer for vulnerable road users. By promoting the use of existing flashing light technology at crosswalks, the city hopes to reduce accidents and injuries in Lakeville.
Residents interested in learning more about the 'Flash the Light' campaign can visit the city's official website at lakevillemn.gov, which provides additional information about the pedestrian safety initiative and how to participate.
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[0:05] If you're crossing the street,
[0:07] be bright. Flash the light.
[0:11] Those flashing lights, they work.
[0:13] Drivers are 98% more likely to stop when
[0:16] they see them.
[0:18] What not to do? Pressing the button
[0:21] saves lives. It's the law that drivers
[0:24] yield, but only if they see you. Bikers,
[0:27] skateboarders, walkers, rollerbladers,
[0:31] be bright. Flash the light. Brought to
[0:33] you by the city of Lakeville. Learn more
[0:35] at lakevillemn.gov.
[0:39] [Music]
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