Walking | Safety Tips | Crime Prevention | Public Safety (2024)

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Walking | Safety Tips | Crime Prevention | Public Safety? ›

Increase your visibility by carrying a flashlight, wearing retro-reflective clothing, and crossing the street in a well-lit area. Avoid distractions (like electronic devices) that take your attention off the road. Don't wear headphones or use a cell phone, especially while crossing the street. Stay sober.

Increase your visibility by carrying a flashlight, wearing retro-reflective clothing, and crossing the street in a well-lit area. Avoid distractions (like electronic devices) that take your attention off the road. Don't wear headphones or use a cell phone, especially while crossing the street. Stay sober.

Areas that are dark, deserted, or out-of-the-way, such as an alley or a parking lot, can be riskier than a well-lit area full of people. Stick to busy, lighted paths, to minimize the risks. Also, walk mainly in familiar places where you are known.

Pedestrians must always walk against traffic. Walk as close to the left side of the road possible using the shoulder or sidewalk, if available. When attempting to cross, always look left, right, and left again. Use crosswalks and obey crossing signals.

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Summary. Walking for 30 minutes a day or more on most days of the week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. If you can't manage 30 minutes a day, remember even short walks more frequently can be beneficial. Walking with others can turn exercise into an enjoyable social occasion.

For some, walking 30 minutes a day may be difficult. If so, experts suggest walking 10 minutes at a time, three times a day. As your health improves, you can combine two of the three smaller walks into a 20-minute walk, and then advance to a single 30-minute walk.

Walk during full daylight whenever possible. If you walk in the dark, or during sunrise or at dusk, try to walk in a well-lit area. Wear bright clothing or a reflective vest, and carry a flashlight (National Institute on Aging, 2020). Walk on a sidewalk or a trail, if you can.