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Pedestrian and Bike Safety2018 Bike <br />Helmet – Sale <br />Warmer weather is approaching and soon resi- <br />dents and visitors will be walking, biking and explor- <br />& Fitting <br />ing the many parks and trails that the City of Ramsey <br />Clinics <br />and pedestrian safety to review with your family this <br />Helmet <br />spring. <br />use is the most <br />Pedestrian Safety Reminders <br />• Pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked <br />to reduce <br />crosswalks and at all intersections without <br />bicycle-relat- <br />crosswalks or stop lights. <br />ed fatalities. <br />• <br />About 567,000 people go <br />at all intersections that have them. <br />to the hospital emergency <br />• Make eye contact with drivers and ensure they <br />department with bicycle-relat- <br />see you and will stop. <br />ed injuries each year; 350,000 <br />• Watch for turning and passing vehicles. <br />of them are children under <br />• Look across all lanes for moving vehicles before proceeding. <br />15. Of those children, about <br />• Use sidewalks where provided. Where no sidewalks are provided, walk on the <br />130,000 sustain brain injuries. <br />Safe Kids Anoka County <br />• Make it easy for drivers to see you — dress in light colors and wear retro-re- <br />wants to make sure your fam- <br />ily has bike helmets. In April <br />and May, they will be traveling <br />around the county distribut- <br />dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/pedestrians-bicycles/ <br />Bike Safety Tips <br />• Protect your head. Wear a helmet. <br />brand new “True-Fit” Bell® <br />helmet is $10 - while supplies <br />bicycle to make sure they are secure and working <br />last - cash or checks accepted <br />well. <br />• Be visible. Wear clothes that are bright and are <br />- <br />already own. Appointments <br />tors on both the front and back of your bike. <br />- <br />• Ride on bike paths where available. If riding on <br />April 14, 9:00 - 12:00 Noon <br />and as far to the right of the road as practicable <br />Blaine Police Department <br />and safe. <br />10801 Town Square Dr <br />• Bicyclists are considered vehicles on the road <br />Blaine, MN <br />763-785-6113 <br />vehicles. <br />• <br />April 24, 4:00 - 7:-00 pm <br />you. <br />Anoka Police Department <br />• Use extra care when riding in wet weather, ice, frost or snow. <br />275 Harrison Street <br /> <br />Anoka, MN <br />nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety. <br />763-576-2807 <br /> For questions about pedestrian and bike safety, please contact the Ramsey Police <br /> To view upcoming clinics, <br />Department at 763-427-6812. <br />visit www.safekidsanoka.org. <br />12Ramsey Resident • March/April 2018 <br />