Walking is a safe, pleasant way to get around Vernon. The city offers an extensive sidewalk and pathway network that is growing every year. Vernon residents consistently express their desire to have a more walkable city. By focusing on creating places that are safe and pleasant to walk in, we can realize the vision the community has for the city.
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A walkable city provides many benefits to its residents:
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions
- Greater mobility for seniors and youth
- Higher levels of fitness, and lower stress
- Safer streets
- Fewer cars on the road
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Heads Up Pedestrians! Be Seen, Be Safe.
City of Vernon’s Heads Up campaign is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to keep their heads up as it is a shared responsibility to prevent collisions.
- Be lit! Wear or carry a light at dusk, in low light or poor weather; wear white, bright reflective clothing
- Cross with care; make eye contact with drivers and wait until traffic has stopped before you cross
- Pay attention; avoid distractions like texting
- Be predictable; use crosswalks and intersections; never jaywalk
- Heads up at intersections; stop, look and listen
- Look both ways; don’t start to cross on a flashing hand
- Countdown timers tell you how long you have left to cross
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