National Pedestrian Safety Month

Written By Rachel Hollar

Blog by Parneeta Mohapatra, Bike Walk Macon Fall 2021 Intern

October is National pedestrian safety month!

Everyone is a pedestrian. Whether you walk to get to work or walk from the parking lot to the store, once you leave your car you are a pedestrian. About 6 in 10 people walk for transportation, exercise, relaxation, or for other activities. 

However, nationwide pedestrian deaths rose 46 percent between 2010 and 2019. There were 273 pedestrian deaths in Georgia in 2020. In addition, a pedestrian was killed every 85 minutes and injured every 7 minutes in all of the United States in 2019.

Bike Walk Macon is proud to partner with the Macon-Bibb County Pedestrian Safety Review Board this month to make Macon’s streets a safer place for you to walk, regardless of when or how long! 

So how can you stay safe this October?

If you’re a driver…

  • Keep a lookout for people walking or biking on the streets! 

  • Slow down in residential areas.

  • Yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk.

  • Follow the speed limits!

  • Be cautious while parking and backing up.

If you’re a pedestrian…

  • Make sure you walk on crosswalks or intersections when crossing the street!

  • Be visible. If it’s dark out, try to wear brighter colors. 

  • Don’t run into the path of a vehicle, especially if the intersection is a green light. 

  • Be careful!

Be sure to check out these upcoming events hosted by Macon-Bibb’s Pedestrian Safety Review Board! Find more info about each event on their Facebook page.

Upcoming Bike Walk Macon Events:

Featured
"Macon Transportation" Documentary Screening + Q&A
May 1
"Macon Transportation" Documentary Screening + Q&A

Join us for a community screening of “Macon Transportation”, a Mercer Journalism student-produced short documentary created in partnership with Bike Walk Macon. This film explores how transportation shapes daily life in Macon and reflects on the progress made over the past decade to create safer, more accessible streets for everyone.

Walk With a Doc: Atrium Health
May 3
Walk With a Doc: Atrium Health

Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a current health topic from an Atrium Health healthcare provider, then spend the rest of the hour enjoying a healthy walk and fun conversation.

Crank to Coffee
May 3
Crank to Coffee

Join Bike Tech Macon each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a casual, fun bike ride exploring Downtown Macon.

National Bike and Roll to School Day
May 7
National Bike and Roll to School Day

Celebrate the joy of active commuting while building a sense of community and school spirit. The event brings attention to the importance of creating safe routes to school. For more information on how to get involved, check out www.walkbiketoschool.org.

Macon Bike Party: Pastures + Pavement Ride
May 8
Macon Bike Party: Pastures + Pavement Ride

Bikes and cows - what more could you want? Saddle up for a slow roll through downtown and beyond on Thursday, May 8 for our Pastures and Pavement ride! As part of Macon Bike Walk Month, we’re taking the scenic route through the industrial side of town, where wide open spaces await.

Crank to Coffee
May 10
Crank to Coffee

Join Bike Tech Macon each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a casual, fun bike ride exploring Downtown Macon.

Flat Tire Clinic with Bike Tech
May 13
Flat Tire Clinic with Bike Tech

Got a flat? Learn how to fix it! Join Bike Tech Macon for a free, hands-on Flat Tire Clinic during Macon Bike Walk Month.

Crank to Coffee
May 17
Crank to Coffee

Join Bike Tech Macon each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a casual, fun bike ride exploring Downtown Macon.

Walk 'n' Talk: Architecture Stroll with Historic Macon
May 20
Walk 'n' Talk: Architecture Stroll with Historic Macon

Join Historic Macon on a walk to explore the history of Macon through the lens of urban design and architecture while highlighting the preservation efforts of Macon's past, present, and future.

Crank to Coffee
May 24
Crank to Coffee

Join Bike Tech Macon each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a casual, fun bike ride exploring Downtown Macon.

Car Free Day + Meetups
May 30
Car Free Day + Meetups

Join the movement to go car-free in Macon on May 30th. Whether you're on your way to work, school, the park, or to run errands, Car Free Day is a chance to see all the benefits of active transportation.

Free Fare Day with MTA!
May 30
Free Fare Day with MTA!

The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is providing FREE bus rides to all passengers from a bus stop or the Transfer Center in Downtown Macon.

Crank to Coffee
May 31
Crank to Coffee

Join Bike Tech Macon each Saturday Morning (weather dependent) for a casual, fun bike ride exploring Downtown Macon.

Walk 'n' Talk: Men’s Health Stroll with F3 Macon
Jun 17
Walk 'n' Talk: Men’s Health Stroll with F3 Macon

Join F3 Macon during Men's Health Month for a stroll around Tattnall Square Park and the Mercer University campus! We’ll stop along the way for a few bodyweight exercises and discussion on how to incorporate fitness into a busy life while building connection.

4th Annual Mobility Maker Member Party
Jun 26
4th Annual Mobility Maker Member Party

Join us at the 4th Annual Mobility Maker Member Party on June 26th at the Rose Room! Let’s come together to celebrate our collective efforts in making Macon-Bibb County more bikeable and walkable. Enjoy a fun, casual evening with food, drinks, a bike valet, opportunities to learn about our impact, and exciting announcements.

Rachel Hollar
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