Bike/Walk/Jogger safety in Bellaire
We live in a fast paced society where everyone is in a hurry to go nowhere. Everyone is dying to check Facebook or text or whatever they do on buy CBD products phone as they drive. I live on Newcastle and have experienced people out at all hours. Just now, on the way home I was at the corner of Fournace and Newcastle at the stop sign about to turn. Out of nowhere I see 2 people walking out to cross the street and I did not even see them. At the same time I see a biker and he had a light in front and a blinking light in back and you could clearly see him. In May there was a fatality of a biker at that intersection and I think we need to create an awareness program letting people know that if the sun is down more then likely no one sees them.
Using a simple reflector or light and you are seen from a distance. The thought the distracted driver or even one paying attention has one simple thing to help them notice the people out after dark could save lives. Lets put a notice in everyone’s water bill to start explaining how to be safe on the bike path or when you are walking in the middle of your street. For info on bicycle safety try this site
