"In light of the numerous responses to the previous mass e-mail regarding pedestrian safety, this e-mail is being distributed to help clear up the questions concerning the pedestrian signals. (company name) Corporate Security and MODOT researched the pedestrian signals located at both ends of the (company name) overpass.
With our campus located on both sides of a major highway, many Company people must cross its outer roads on a daily basis. Employee safety is our number one priority and I want to take a minute to remind you to use the buttons at the traffic lights and to obey their signals.
The pedestrian signals have been designed to get you safely across the roadway. Heres how they work:
1. The "Walk" command appears for approximately six seconds. This time may seem like a short amount of time but it is intended for people to begin crossing the roadway.
2. The "Dont Walk" command will flash for approximately 10 seconds. This gives those who are in the crosswalk ample time to safely cross, however, for those approaching the roadway it is a signal that they should not follow anyone already crossing, they should then press the button and wait for the next "Walk" command.
3. The "Dont Walk" command will then appear solid until traffic is stopped again and the process is repeated.
MODOT has recently posted educational signs at the lights to remind pedestrians of how the commands are intended to work. If they are not used as they were designed, their purpose has been defeated and accidents are likely to occur. The shuttle bus is available if you wish to avoid this situation. We are also asking drivers to exercise caution when approaching these intersections, but we know that many drivers are not company people and are not aware of the foot traffic in this area.
Regardless of how you arrive at and leave our campus, please be careful.
If anyone has further questions, feel free to contact X with (company name) Corporate Security at extension xxxxx."
With our campus located on both sides of a major highway, many Company people must cross its outer roads on a daily basis. Employee safety is our number one priority and I want to take a minute to remind you to use the buttons at the traffic lights and to obey their signals.
The pedestrian signals have been designed to get you safely across the roadway. Heres how they work:
1. The "Walk" command appears for approximately six seconds. This time may seem like a short amount of time but it is intended for people to begin crossing the roadway.
2. The "Dont Walk" command will flash for approximately 10 seconds. This gives those who are in the crosswalk ample time to safely cross, however, for those approaching the roadway it is a signal that they should not follow anyone already crossing, they should then press the button and wait for the next "Walk" command.
3. The "Dont Walk" command will then appear solid until traffic is stopped again and the process is repeated.
MODOT has recently posted educational signs at the lights to remind pedestrians of how the commands are intended to work. If they are not used as they were designed, their purpose has been defeated and accidents are likely to occur. The shuttle bus is available if you wish to avoid this situation. We are also asking drivers to exercise caution when approaching these intersections, but we know that many drivers are not company people and are not aware of the foot traffic in this area.
Regardless of how you arrive at and leave our campus, please be careful.
If anyone has further questions, feel free to contact X with (company name) Corporate Security at extension xxxxx."
