Officers will also address speeding and distracted driving, which often contribute to crashes involving pedestrians.
Burlington County Undersheriff Bryan Norcross announced recently that Burlington County will be participating in the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey.
“The Street Smart NJ campaign is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations,” explained Undersheriff Norcross. “Local police will be enforcing pedestrian laws throughout Burlington County and working with several partners to educate motorists and pedestrians.”
“I want to commend our Sheriff’s Department for bringing this important initiative to Burlington County,” said Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio. “New Jersey is currently ranked 6th in the nation in pedestrian fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.”
“Street signs, posters, tip cards and other educational materials will be posted throughout the community. Additionally, street teams — groups of professionals and volunteers — will be distributing safety tips at busy intersections,” Norcross explained further.
“In addition, we’ll be interacting with motorists to make sure they know and obey the law to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk,” Norcross added. “We’ll also be reminding pedestrians to use crosswalks and cross at intersections rather than jaywalk.”
Officers will also address speeding and distracted driving, which often contribute to crashes involving pedestrians.
The statewide Street Smart NJ campaign is managed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and began in 2013. The campaign urges pedestrians and motorists to “Check Your Vital Signs” to improve safety on the road.
