LITITZ BOROUGH - Lititz Borough typically experiences a high volume of pedestrian foot traffic in the Downtown district, residential districts and the parks and trail systems. Pedestrian safety is a key element of the LBPD traffic safety framework.  The LBPD is sharing the following pedestrian safety tips in advance of winter weather:

• Pedestrians should wear bright-colored clothing.
• Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks whenever possible, but if you must walk on the road, travel as close to the road shoulder as possible and always walk facing oncoming traffic.
• Allow drivers ample time to stop in icy conditions.
• Before crossing a street, look left, right and then left again to check for traffic.
• Always cross a street near an intersection and avoid entering the road from between parked cars or behind snow piles.

Drivers should use caution in areas where pedestrians may be present. Anticipate the presence of pedestrians in residential areas and the Downtown district. Be alert for people entering the road from behind snow piles. Allow pedestrians extra time to cross icy or snow-covered streets.

Click here for more winter safety information from PennDOT.

Media contact: Media@LititzPD.org