Just So You Know
- 2006 - 2010: collisions between motorists and pedestrians resulted in 484 injuries and six fatalities in the City
of Pasadena - Almost 50% of these collisions involving pedestrians occurred at signalized intersections
- Of the 230 above collisions, only 40 (17%) were a result of a pedestrian violation
- OTS (The Office of Traffic Safety) ranked the City of Pasadena no. 2 for the highest number of pedestrian-related fatal and injury collisions per capita for cities in Category B (cities with a population between 100,000 to 250,000) in 2009
California Vehicle Code (CVC)
- Yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk when they are close enough to constitute a hazard
- Slow down as you approach an occupied crosswalk
- Don't overtake or pass any vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk
- For more info: Pedestrian Safety Brochure (PDF)
- Press the pedestrian indication button when one is available
- Only walk when the light for your direction says WALK
- Keep an eye out for drivers making right or left turns
- A flashing DON'T WALK means it's too late to safely start crossing but finish crossing if you're already in the intersection
- For more info:
Pedestrian Safety Video
Pedestrian Safety Brochure (PDF)
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Participating Organizations
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Restaurants and Bars |
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Bella's Pizza |
16 North Fair Oaks Avenue |
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Creme de la Crepe |
36 West Colorado |
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Johnny Rockets |
52 Hugus Alley |
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Wok Cano Bar |
33 South Fair Oaks Avenue |
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Retail |
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Bird Pick Tea & Herb |
10 South De Lacey |
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Blick Art Materials |
44 South Raymond Avenue |
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Buddha |
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Cigars by Chivas |
58 South De Lacey Avenue |
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Crown City Sports |
17 North Raymond Avenue |
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Distant Lands |
20 South Raymond Avenue |
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Ella Bella |
32 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Footlocker |
59 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Hot Wings Cafe |
89 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Jamba Juice |
64 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Juicy Couture |
37 West Colorado |
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LUSH Cosmetics |
24 East Colorado Boulevard |
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M. Anthony Gallery |
36 West Colorado |
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Origins |
15 Douglas Alley |
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Picomollo Ice Cream |
20 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Pinkberry |
19 S Fair Oaks Ave |
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Starbucks |
408 East Colorado Boulevard |
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Thirty Fiver (35er) |
12 East Colorado Blvd |
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Three Dog Bakery |
36 West Colorado |
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Tutti Gelati |
62 West Union Street |
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Urban Outfitters |
139 West Colorado Boulevard |
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VANS |
28 East Colorado Boulevard |
- Always be prepared to stop for pedestrians
- When turning right, look for pedestrians that may be crossing
- Make eye contact
- Scan the road and sides of the road for pedestrians
- Use extra caution when driving near children playing along the street
- Alert. Responsible. Patient.
- Do NOT use your cellphone while driving
- Yield to pedestrians when making right or left turn at intersections
- Drive the speed limit and avoid aggressive maneuvers
- Do NOT block or park in crosswalks
- Never pass/overtake a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians
- Be alert when driving near older pedestrians who may not see or hear you