Riverside County Safe Routes for All

🚗💭 April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! This month reminds us to be more aware of our actions when behind the wheel. We should always put safety first by keeping our eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and phones away from us until we’ve safely arrived at our destination.

Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk

The most exciting day for American football fans lies ahead this weekend! Did you know that almost half (46%) of traffic deaths on America's biggest Game Day are related to alcohol impairment? https://shorturl.at/vyFPU

At Safe Routes for All, we see this as a reminder of our collective commitment to empower communities by sharing preventative messaging that sparks change and saves lives.

There are actions everyone can take to prevent traffic crashes without dampening the enjoyment of the Super Bowl Sunday experience. Impairment starts with the first drink. The smartest action you can take is to separate drinking from driving.

🏈 Make a plan before you head to a Super Bowl party, so you have a safe way to get home.

🏈 If you’re hosting a party, check in with your guests to verify they have a sober ride home before they start drinking.

🏈 Be prepared to offer your guests a place to stay overnight if no sober ride is available.

🏈 Have the contact for a taxi or rideshare service on hand.

For more information about drunk driving, visit www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving.

Imagine a New Year filled with Sober Drivers. Now, do your part to make it happen!

People are human and will inevitably make mistakes that can lead to crashes. But the transportation system must be designed and operated to accommodate those mistakes and avoid death and serious injuries.

We are vulnerable and we have our limits. The faster you drive, the more at risk other people on the road are in the event of a crash. Safety is the goal.

When we walk or bike, we are vulnerable. Reducing driving speeds reduces the chances of serious injuries and provides more time for drivers to stop.

Let’s face it. Deaths and serious injuries on roads should not be a part of everyday life. Zero is the goal. One death is one too many.

Whether you are a road user, build and maintain infrastructure, or manufacture vehicles, everyone plays a role in keeping people safe. Learn more about the , which focuses on a system intended to protect everyone.

www.ots.ca.gov/the-safe-system/

May is ! This is a time to support, encourage, and celebrate all things bicycling. The best way to celebrate Bike Month is to simply bike: ride to school, ride to the park or just take a ride to soak up the sun.
But we want everyone to ride their bike safely, especially with their children. Parents are the #1 influencers, and it is important to model safe and responsible behaviors for children. So please take this time to teach your kiddos the importance of wearing a helmet while riding a bike.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, in 2014 more than 240,000 children and teens under the age of 19 were seen in emergency rooms for bike related injuries. The most serious injury that can occur is a brain injury. Just to put into perspective how prevalent traumatic brain injuries related to bicycle riding is: 26,000 visit the emergency room every year!
Fortunately, helmets reduce the risk of head injury by at least 45%, brain injury by 33%, and fatal injury by 29%.
For that reason alone, all riders- including adults- should wear a helmet! Not only is this the safest option but it is the law in California, anyone under the age of 18, must wear a helmet.


Mayo es . Es el tiempo de apollar, alentar, y celebrar todo lo relacionado con el ciclismo. La major manera de celebrar elm es de la bicicleta es simplemente andar en bicicleta: ir a la escuela, ir al parque o simplemente dar un paseo para tomar el sol.
Pero queremons que todos anden en bicicleta de manera seguar, especialmente con sus hijos. Los padres son los principales influenciadores y es importante modelar comportamientos seguros y responsables para sus hijos. Asi que tomese este tiempo para ensenarles a sus hijos la importancia de usar un casco mientras andar en bicicleta.
Según Safe Kids Worldwide, en 2014 más de 240,000 niños y adolescentes menores de 19 años fueron atendidos en salas de emergencia por lesiones relacionadas con bicicletas. La lesión más grave que puede ocurrir es una lesión cerebral. Solo para poner en perspectiva cuán frecuentes son las lesiones cerebrales traumáticas relacionadas con andar en bicicleta: ¡26,000 personas visitan la sala de emergencias cada año!
Afortunadamente, los cascos reducen el riesgo de lesiones en la cabeza en al menos un 45 %, lesiones cerebrales en un 33 % y lesiones mortales en un 29 %.
¡Solo por esa razón, todos los ciclistas, incluidos los adultos, deben usar un casco! No solo es la opción más segura, sino que es la ley en California, cualquier persona menor de 18 años debe usar un casco.

When it comes to texting and driving, we say ‘booo’ 👎. and this Halloween. Eyes on the
road. Watch out for trick-or-treaters.
https://gosafelyca.org/bicycle-pedestrian-safety/