Sponsored by: The Dorsey House
If you’ve been in the downtown Port Huron area in the past year, you may have noticed the posting of yellow crosswalk signs in various locations. As a partner in the regional Walk.Bike.Drive. Safe campaign, the City of Port Huron asks everyone who uses the roads in blue water area to consider a few facts before getting behind the wheel, hopping on a bicycle, or stepping onto the sidewalk. Distractions can be deadly. Walking in the safest place and maintaining awareness of your surroundings are keys to staying safe while walking. Avoiding distractions and staying focused on the task at hand will reduce mistakes and prevent mistakes while driving. Most accidents are preventable, as 94% of all crashes are due to human error. Remember to keep two hands on the wheel and two eyes on the road and PLEASE no texting while driving. You can find more tips for staying safe at walkbikedrivesafe.org
