Pedestrian Safety
Dickinson College is located within Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a combination of local and state roads both bordering and intersecting campus. Further adding to the infrastructure are an interstate and a turnpike that border the outskirts of the town as well as a railroad directly intersecting several intersections, even cutting through campus. It is even critical for pedestrians and bicyclists to exercise caution when interacting with these different vehicles.
Walking/Running
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Use the sidewalk, if present, when walking or running
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Make eye contact with motorists before crossing the street and ensure their vehicle comes to a complete stop before crossing the street
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Wear light-colored, reflective clothing so you can be seen
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Be aware of your surroundings
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Cross the street only at designated crosswalks and by activating, and waiting for, the electronic walk-sign crossing signal
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Where crossing-guards are present, wait for their signal to cross before doing so
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Avoid cellphone use while walking
For more information about pedestrian safety, click on the following links:
Bicyclists
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Wear your helmet
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Stop at all stop signs
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Ride with the flow of traffic
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Use hand-signals when changing direction
- Use bike lights when riding after dark
- Register your bike with DPS for security purposes
For more information about bicycle safety, click here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicyclists
Railroad Safety
- Cross tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings
- Do not cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing and it’s safe to do so
- Do not attempt to hop aboard railroad equipment at any time
- Be aware trains do not follow set schedules
- Narrow wheels can get caught between the rails. If on a bike, dismount and walk-don’t ride- across the tracks. Always cross at a 90-degree angle.
- Turn off music and remove earphones at all rail crossings
- If you see a train coming, WAIT!
For more information on railroad safety, click here: https://oli.org/
